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SC57 LWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

289,637 mi
Last recorded289,637 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 289,637 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 289,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 285,963 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 285,963 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 16 Apr 2015 281,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 250,232 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 250,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 215,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 171,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 125,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,395 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,930 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 LWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

SC57 LWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is SC57 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 LWR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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