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SC57 UXO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

335,455 mi
Last recorded335,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 335,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 329,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 323,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front cv boot weeping

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 317,664 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

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

front brake discs rusty and lightly scored

Pass 8 Jan 2016 310,374 miles

offside front mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 295,979 miles

nearside front c v boot weeping

offside front mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake calliper slow to release

various minor chips in front screen noted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 295,979 miles

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

nearside front c v boot weeping

offside front mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake calliper slow to release

various minor chips in front screen noted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 271,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 218,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 172,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter clip missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 172,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter clip missing

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 UXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC57 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

SC57 UXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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