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OE57 SZX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,952 mi
Last recorded144,952 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 SZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 144,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front lower sill corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 140,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 134,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 134,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 128,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 123,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,655 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2017 120,569 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,138 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 113,094 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,591 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords holed (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread approx. 3mm

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,279 miles

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

emmisions too clean peak not detected

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre split on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,437 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre split on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,182 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,548 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 SZX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

OE57 SZX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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