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OE57 VCX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,509 mi
Last recorded203,509 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 203,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 181,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

rear roll bar links have slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2017 181,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

rear roll bar links have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2016 160,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 160,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,569 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,541 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 VCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE57 VCX registered?

OE57 VCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is OE57 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 VCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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