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VF57 DFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 DFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 44,385 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 37,146 miles

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,943 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,309 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,341 miles

Hairline cracking evident in surface rubber of outer sidewalls of both rear tyres. Tyre year date code 2007.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,883 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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VF57 DFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VF57 DFY, 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 VF57 DFY registered?

VF57 DFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is VF57 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 DFY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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