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OV57 XUT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

271,111 mi
Last recorded271,111 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 XUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 271,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 271,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 245,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 245,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 219,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 219,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 192,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 173,532 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 143,535 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 143,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 221,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 178,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel breather runs very close to o/s/r wheel

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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OV57 XUT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 OV57 XUT, 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 OV57 XUT registered?

OV57 XUT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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