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AK58 GZD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,434 mi
Last recorded147,434 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 GZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,434 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Strong advise both front brake discs heavily worn

Wipers smeary

Fail 3 Jan 2015 147,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Strong advise both front brake discs heavily worn

Wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 116,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,905 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

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 GZD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

AK58 GZD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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