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SO57 KHX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,535 mi
Last recorded176,535 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 176,535 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 176,535 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 136,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing in between treads

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,598 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 84,597 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,124 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 KHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KHX, 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 SO57 KHX registered?

SO57 KHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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