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SH57 ZNK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,608 mi
Last recorded201,608 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 ZNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 201,608 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 190,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 190,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link not connected (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 152,648 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 114,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 114,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 147,299 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 116,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 116,919 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,943 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SH57 ZNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH57 ZNK, 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 SH57 ZNK registered?

SH57 ZNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is SH57 ZNK safe to buy?

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