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AK58 HFC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,587 mi
Last recorded211,587 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 211,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox mount has slight play

Pass 7 May 2014 157,091 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 157,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 114,715 miles

nearside front tyre cracked offside front tyre worn edge nearside rear tyre worn edge offside rear tyre 2.mm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 114,715 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked offside front tyre worn edge nearside rear tyre worn edge offside rear tyre 2.mm

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,250 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

AK58 HFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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