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ST57 VWA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,551 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/60/16/91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 45,175 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively os and ns (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and nsr (1.2.1 (e))

underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2019 43,999 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively os and ns (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and nsr (1.2.1 (e))

underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,688 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit os and ns on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight drag at osr brake

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 40,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,036 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,824 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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ST57 VWA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ST57 VWA, 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 ST57 VWA registered?

ST57 VWA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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