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SC57 UXU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 UXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 73,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly cracked in tyre tread, worn on inner edge and tyre tread on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 70,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 67,097 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,172 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 62,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,464 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 57,763 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 2055516

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,273 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner tyre edge chord visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,050 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspnsion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 40,246 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,337 miles

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

light damage o/s/r light lens

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear front tyre edges

slight wear offside rear tyre edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,490 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 20,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

SC57 UXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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The MOT history for SC57 UXU shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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