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OE57 FVW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 FVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025
Pass 5 Sep 2024 156,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 152,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 152,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WIORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 139,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WIORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 129,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 102,767 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,642 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,642 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,330 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,330 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,056 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,515 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FVW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVW, 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 OE57 FVW registered?

OE57 FVW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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