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SC57 FEH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

272,931 mi
Last recorded272,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 FEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 272,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 271,318 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 271,315 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 269,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 269,416 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear coil spring broken x 2 (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 268,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has a slight leak of oil at n/s

Fail 13 Jan 2016 268,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has a slight leak of oil at n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2015 232,951 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 201,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 160,102 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 160,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 123,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,708 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,049 miles

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,146 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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SC57 FEH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC57 FEH, 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 SC57 FEH registered?

SC57 FEH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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