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AK58 HJA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 144,328 miles

slight travel on foot brake-new pads fitted alround

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight wear/movement

both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

front number plate cracked slightly

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s headlamp unit slightly loose

o/s/r caliper hand brake lever not fully returning

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and also has a slight cut in tread

slight crack in o/s door mirror glass

Pass 4 Dec 2013 144,328 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight wear/movement

both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

front number plate cracked slightly

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s headlamp unit slightly loose

o/s/r caliper hand brake lever not fully returning

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and also has a slight cut in tread

slight crack in o/s door mirror glass

slight travel on foot brake-new pads fitted alround

Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,268 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 HJA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

AK58 HJA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AK58 HJA safe to buy?

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