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SC57 LWL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,308 mi
Last recorded215,308 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 215,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

number plate lamp faulty

o/s head lamp boarder line high

Pass 24 May 2013 206,555 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine light on. brake pads low light showing . air freashner windscreen. phone carrer on screen . inner cv boot damp ..

Fail 23 May 2013 206,550 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine light on. brake pads low light showing . air freashner windscreen. phone carrer on screen . inner cv boot damp ..

Pass 1 Aug 2012 179,262 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 179,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 144,114 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 144,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,367 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LWL, 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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SC57 LWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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