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PY57 HXS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,933 mi
Last recorded162,933 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 HXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 162,933 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 162,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

slight drag on o/s/r brake

Fail 14 Feb 2017 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

Fail 14 Feb 2017 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,399 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,484 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 97,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,472 miles

N/S/F tyre tread and sidewall cracked

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,744 miles

Airbag displayed on dashboard.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,810 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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PY57 HXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY57 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

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

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