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OE57 WFT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

231,549 mi
Last recorded231,549 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 WFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 231,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes worn / cracked , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes worn / cracked , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 215,909 miles

all bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2023
Pass 14 Nov 2022
Pass 17 Nov 2021 168,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 142,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 142,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb put in wrong ? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm left on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 132,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,963 miles

Front Tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch is worn and dual mass flywheel is shuddering

n/s steering rack end has minor free play

Fail 10 Jun 2015 97,104 miles

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

1 of 5 o/s/r side lights inop

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch is worn and dual mass flywheel is shuddering

n/s steering rack end has minor free play

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,261 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,809 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 WFT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

OE57 WFT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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