MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front sill corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front sill corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front sill area corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres non tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
offside front outer door handle sticking
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both front door handles sticking
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both front door handles sticking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear heatshield loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and also cracking in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and also cracking in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre tread perished
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
rear brake discs corroded slightly
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres on legal limit and worn on in ner edges
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM57 ZHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?
SM57 ZHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.
Is SM57 ZHG safe to buy?
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