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AK58 EOX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,958 mi
Last recorded153,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 153,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 146,838 miles

nail embedded into treadwall of offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside driveshaft inner coupling gaiter starting to split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of treadwall to legal limits

screw embedded into treadwall of offside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2017 133,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,405 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2012 35,971 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 35,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EOX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 EOX, 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 EOX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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