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SM57 ZHL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,766 mi
Last recorded37,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ZHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,766 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 37,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working ON MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,837 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 29,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,627 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 20,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 7,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 3,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,306 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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SM57 ZHL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

SM57 ZHL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is SM57 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 ZHL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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