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AK58 EHN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,435 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 105,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,623 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 83,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,086 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs starting to bind

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,596 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 46,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,751 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 EHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

AK58 EHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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