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OE57 XHN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,940 mi
Last recorded159,940 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 XHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 159,940 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished & showing wear

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear/corrosion on inner faces , condition of o/s/f disc warrants replacing ASAP as stopping distance could be affected

rear discs showing wear

various rear suspension components inc subframe showing corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Oct 2021 146,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 146,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 128,735 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,701 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,966 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking through tread

N/s/f tyre low on tread and perishing

O/s/f tyre wearing low and cracking through tread

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,971 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Underbody covers are fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,802 miles

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

Item removed from driver's view.

Offside Front slight brake bind

Underbody covers are fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,315 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 91,315 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,787 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,602 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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 XHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,784cc petrol 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 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

OE57 XHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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