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SC57 UXX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,569 mi
Last recorded164,569 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 UXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 164,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 158,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 140,081 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,170 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion GENERAL RUSTING TO REAR UNDER SIDE (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 132,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,696 miles

Front Brake Disc's Heavily Corroded Inner Face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 119,199 miles

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc slightly lipped/worn

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,741 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2011 80,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 UXX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

SC57 UXX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is SC57 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 UXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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