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AK58 HFW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,300 mi
Last recorded168,300 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 168,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter weeping

Fail 11 Sep 2018 168,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb dim / 1 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter weeping

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb dim / 1 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,846 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,153 miles

all four tyres side walls perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,044 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 HFW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

AK58 HFW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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