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AK58 EKW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

388,757 mi
Last recorded388,757 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 388,757 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 367,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 367,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 337,474 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 304,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 304,024 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 273,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 232,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 221,245 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 221,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 168,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 109,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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