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SB57 UME

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 UME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 175,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 153,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 144,940 miles

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Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 126,893 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,550 miles

slight play at two front wishbone bushes.

Fail 4 Jul 2015 107,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play at two front wishbone bushes.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,071 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 78,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,093 miles

Both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Both rear tyres are beginning to approach their wear indicators.

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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SB57 UME is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB57 UME, 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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SB57 UME is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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