MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SM57 ZHF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM57 ZHF, 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 SM57 ZHF registered?
SM57 ZHF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.
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