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RA57 USF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,971 mi
Last recorded180,971 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 USF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 180,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 171,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 158,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,053 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,831 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 131,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,312 miles

both rear bump stops perrished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,169 miles

Both rear bump stops perrished

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 100,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 89,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,919 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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RA57 USF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RA57 USF, 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 RA57 USF registered?

RA57 USF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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