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OW57 CAO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,891 mi
Last recorded111,891 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 CAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 111,891 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,465 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 96,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,205 miles

windscreen stone chip zone a

Fail 4 Mar 2022 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tps light on

windscreen stone chip zone a

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,861 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,495 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,551 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 69,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 64,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,797 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 58,770 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 50,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,844 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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OW57 CAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OW57 CAO, 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 OW57 CAO registered?

OW57 CAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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