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OE57 SXO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,843 mi
Last recorded256,843 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 256,843 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 256,835 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 252,225 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 227,586 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 197,584 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 197,584 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 171,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 143,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 143,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,729 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,919 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 SXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE57 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

OE57 SXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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