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SO57 KKM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,606 mi
Last recorded153,606 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 153,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 153,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 133,487 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 133,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,778 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 115,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,370 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,693 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 45,693 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,493 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 KKM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO57 KKM, 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 KKM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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