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VF57 DFU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,497 mi
Last recorded181,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 181,497 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 181,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 177,613 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATOR LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive CV-JOINT GOING INTO DIFF BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 177,613 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATOR LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive CV-JOINT GOING INTO DIFF BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 172,672 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 light output not seriously reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 172,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 light output not seriously reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BADLY WORN INNER EDGE NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering system tight lock to lock

Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,953 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2018 156,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

DPF light on

EML on

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,633 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 142,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm .8mms tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,624 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 122,624 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,948 miles

Both front outer CV boots leaking grease.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 104,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front outer CV boots leaking grease.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,579 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,579 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Near side rear tyre close to limit.

Offside front anti roll bar link has slight play.

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern.

Offside mirror mounting damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,836 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,299 miles

rear brakes deteriorating

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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VF57 DFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VF57 DFU, 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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VF57 DFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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