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SB57 UMK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,602 mi
Last recorded170,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 170,602 miles

slight play o/s front strut top mount

Fail 9 Jul 2013 170,524 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play o/s front strut top mount

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,524 miles

front brake discs pitted

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split, both sides

Fail 13 Jul 2012 123,508 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs pitted

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split, both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2011 119,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,373 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 115,373 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,214 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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SB57 UMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMK, 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 SB57 UMK registered?

SB57 UMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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