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SE57 CJZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,410 mi
Last recorded153,410 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 CJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 153,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 137,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 128,756 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 128,756 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,055 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 122,055 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,200 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 18 Apr 2012 72,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,100 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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SE57 CJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE57 CJZ, 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 SE57 CJZ registered?

SE57 CJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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