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AK58 EGU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

277,219 mi
Last recorded277,219 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2022 277,219 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 4 Oct 2021 234,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 190,490 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,567 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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AK58 EGU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK58 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

AK58 EGU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AK58 EGU safe to buy?

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