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OW57 CBO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,151 mi
Last recorded166,151 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 CBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 166,151 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 22 May 2024 165,977 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside 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 22 May 2023 153,155 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 153,155 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 106,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,999 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,999 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,016 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,953 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,699 miles

handbrake lever slightly stiff to operate

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,199 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,067 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 CBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW57 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

OW57 CBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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