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SC57 UYR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,538 mi
Last recorded241,538 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 241,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

parking brake pass on lock up

wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Dec 2016 241,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

parking brake pass on lock up

wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Dec 2015 233,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

Fail 5 Dec 2015 233,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ecu light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 216,181 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 UYR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC57 UYR registered?

SC57 UYR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SC57 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 UYR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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