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AK58 HKE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,770 mi
Last recorded201,770 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 201,770 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 176,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 146,976 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 146,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,108 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,108 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,916 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre edges worn

Fail 7 Nov 2014 80,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,803 miles

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

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 HKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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