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AK58 ECF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,474 mi
Last recorded191,474 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ECF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 191,474 miles

Underside covered with fresh underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2023 240,741 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 232,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 227,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 204,779 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 204,779 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 194,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 163,916 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 169,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 139,317 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2016 139,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,925 miles

advise damage nearside front sill

Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise damage nearside front sill

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,016 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND SPARE TYRE WORN TO CORDS ADVISE FOUR WHEEL TRACKING

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,847 miles

both rear tyres blocking slightly on inner edge

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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AK58 ECF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AK58 ECF, 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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AK58 ECF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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