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AK58 HDO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

323,665 mi
Last recorded323,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 323,665 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 323,641 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cracked (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 293,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 264,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 264,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 237,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 199,213 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 199,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 159,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,169 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 100,167 miles

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

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

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 HDO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

AK58 HDO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is AK58 HDO safe to buy?

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