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AK58 GZU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

317,095 mi
Last recorded317,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 317,095 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 317,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 281,684 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 281,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 243,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 243,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 206,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 206,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2013 166,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 128,648 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 128,648 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,924 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 GZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK58 GZU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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