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AK58 HBL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,141 mi
Last recorded194,141 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 194,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 189,228 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker covers broken

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2019 189,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker covers broken

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 182,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 182,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 175,625 miles

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

front to middle exhaust clamps are rusty

n/s/r Tyre has slight cracking to tread

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly sticking

oil leak

smoke from exhaust

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 169,663 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2016 169,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2015 163,158 miles

both rear shock asorbers covers broken

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 154,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel grabbing on

rear shocker covers broken

Fail 20 Sep 2014 154,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel grabbing on

rear shocker covers broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 144,973 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 112,809 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,879 miles

o/s/r tyre soft

Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,429 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 HBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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