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VN57 JKX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,180 mi
Last recorded198,180 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 JKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 198,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower stabaliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated may require attention in future (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively may require attention in future (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower stabaliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 182,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 182,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 167,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 154,131 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 154,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 144,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 124,793 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front both front lower arm ball joints dust cover starting to crack/perish

Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,623 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 100,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,033 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,881 miles

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

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 JKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

VN57 JKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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