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AK58 HFN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

249,771 mi
Last recorded249,771 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 249,771 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 237,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 237,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 224,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 208,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 196,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 182,524 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre stepping in tread

offside front door mirror incorrect glass

rear discs lipped

Pass 15 May 2015 179,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 167,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 154,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 154,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,099 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 114,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,257 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,557 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)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,509 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 HFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

AK58 HFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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