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WD57 HMF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,079 mi
Last recorded138,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 HMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking sensor keeps sounding

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,988 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 129,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 122,694 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 108,196 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,190 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 98,588 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,258 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,324 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,324 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,250 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 14 Jan 2016 80,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,021 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,742 miles

minor deterioration to rear number plate

slight stone chips in front screen noted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,612 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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WD57 HMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WD57 HMF, 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 WD57 HMF registered?

WD57 HMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WD57 HMF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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