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PY57 HXA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 HXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,496 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,987 miles

Front strut bearing slightly seized

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,536 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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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PY57 HXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY57 HXA, 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 PY57 HXA registered?

PY57 HXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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