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RF57 SYO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,028 mi
Last recorded157,028 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 SYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 157,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and all arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 157,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and all arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 144,961 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside drive shaft boot cracking

exhaust centre clamp broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 103,398 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside drive shaft boot cracking

exhaust centre clamp broken

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 88,298 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,242 miles

all damper covers insecure

engine warning lamp showing on dash

exhaust showing corrosion

near side front , abs sensor insecure

near side front outer cv boot requiers new retaining clips

off side front head lamp aim requiers slight adjustment

possible alternator bearing worn .

rear brake linings to be checked

seek service advice asap.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,782 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,489 miles

rear tyres getting worn ,cracking/splitting ,cut inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,259 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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RF57 SYO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RF57 SYO, 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 RF57 SYO registered?

RF57 SYO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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