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VN57 JJY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,549 mi
Last recorded166,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 JJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 166,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 166,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 159,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 153,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 153,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,866 miles

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 18 Dec 2017 140,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 116,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,458 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 49,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VN57 JJY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN57 JJY, 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 VN57 JJY registered?

VN57 JJY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is VN57 JJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 JJY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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