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SB57 VEW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 VEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 145,809 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2024 145,809 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2023 140,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,788 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 128,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 125,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,066 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn edges

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 111,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn edges

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,596 miles

Offside Rear tyre pressure low, and large nail in tread, recommend change.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,876 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,086 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 VEW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

SB57 VEW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is SB57 VEW safe to buy?

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