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SO57 KHV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,608 mi
Last recorded127,608 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

hand brake lever tight

outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 127,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

hand brake lever tight

outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,319 miles

Offside Front TYRE HAS BEEN RUN WHILE FLAT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,692 miles

CENTER EXHAUST SLEAVE U/S

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,262 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to wear

slight tightness starting in all brakes, advise servicing all brakes

slight wear/play in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint, advise renewal

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,693 miles

front and rear discs badly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,693 miles

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

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

front and rear discs badly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,463 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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SO57 KHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO57 KHV, 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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SO57 KHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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