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SY57 WYV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,717 mi
Last recorded178,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 WYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 178,717 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 178,717 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,268 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,267 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 26,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,808 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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SY57 WYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY57 WYV, 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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How do I check the history of SY57 WYV?

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What year was SY57 WYV registered?

SY57 WYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is SY57 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 WYV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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