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SE57 EWL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

717,432 mi
Last recorded717,432 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 717,432 miles

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

Offside o/s/f & n/s/f inner track rods - slight play.

internal h/lamp adjuster altered.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 717,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside o/s/f & n/s/f inner track rods - slight play.

internal h/lamp adjuster altered.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 618,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2015 618,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 527,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 526,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 279,182 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 279,182 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 198,600 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 198,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,345 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 47,344 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 EWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SE57 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

SE57 EWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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