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VF57 KOB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 KOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,084 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 79,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,527 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 KOB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

VF57 KOB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is VF57 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 KOB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF57 KOB have outstanding finance?

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