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SO57 LNK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,563 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s rear shock top covers slack

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s rear shock covers slack

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,143 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,664 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,331 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,331 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished and deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop perished and deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front under arch liner loose and worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front under arch liner loose and worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,976 miles

both front tyres 2mm within centre 3/4 tread, less on edges

both rear tyres heavily stepped, nearside rear 2mm in low spots

front brake discs heavily deteriorated

some deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,574 miles

slight stepping to inner edge of both rear tyres

some corrosion to edges of brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,197 miles

slight corrosion to inner edge of front brake discs

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 LNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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