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OE57 WXF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,629 mi
Last recorded143,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 WXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 143,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2025 94,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 135,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 123,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,702 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter leaking slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2019 60,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding also unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter leaking slightly

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

headlamp auto level does not move on start up but suspension actuators intact

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,957 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,957 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front excessive brake bind (unable to check wheel bearing)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,485 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 45,485 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,352 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,244 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 WXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

OE57 WXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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