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SC57 UGJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,144 mi
Last recorded154,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 UGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 154,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 154,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 148,220 miles

TPMS light

Fail 4 Jan 2023 148,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 143,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,290 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,280 miles

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2014 88,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres getting low in centre of tread

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

SC57 UGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is SC57 UGJ safe to buy?

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