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MK57 OGM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 143,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR UNDERSURFACE CORROSION

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 136,077 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly dented

Rear undercar surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 129,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper slightly dented

Rear undercar surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,817 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 113,406 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TYREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,154 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,189 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,841 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,236 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,164 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,762 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MK57 OGM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK57 OGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK57 OGM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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