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AK58 EET

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,713 mi
Last recorded221,713 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 221,713 miles

oil leak-rear trailing arm bushes slight play-x2 rear tyres slightly damaged

rear suspension arm bushes perished and slight play

x2 headlamps slight movement-o/s/r seatbelt attachment secured by tape

Fail 11 Aug 2016 221,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 rear (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 o/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

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

Side repeater not working n/s (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 rear suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

obligatory indirect vision device missing drivers sunviser missing (8.1.1)

rear brake binding n/s/r brake binding and juddering (3.7.B.1)

o/s headlamp slight movement-o/s/r seatbelt attachment secured by tape

oil leak-rear trailing arm bushes slight play-x2 rear tyres slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 188,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 159,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 159,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 144,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,495 miles

n/s/r link has slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2012 123,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r link has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,257 miles

front brake pads nearly down

Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,602 miles

air bag lamp on

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 EET is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EET, 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 AK58 EET registered?

AK58 EET is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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