MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
Brake pad wear indercator light on dash but pads 60% worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre
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MT57 XTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MT57 XTL, 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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What year was MT57 XTL registered?
MT57 XTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2008.
Is MT57 XTL safe to buy?
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