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OE57 EWZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 EWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 161,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing X3 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 159,093 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rotten (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 159,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rotten (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 153,415 miles

n/s rear diff seeping

Fail 31 Jul 2020 153,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front top drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing bolt not past nylok (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear diff seeping

Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 142,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,093 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres bald on edges

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,259 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,837 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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OE57 EWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE57 EWZ, 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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OE57 EWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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