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AK58 HLA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

230,289 mi
Last recorded230,289 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 230,289 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 230,276 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located either wrong spring or wrong fitment. (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced inner arm mounting damaged resulting in wheel leaning inwards at the top. (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak rear of engine. ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 36% imbalance on rise and fall. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 220,779 miles

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

Rear ACCIDENT DAMAGE

STEERING SELF CENTRE LOCKS

Fail 5 Oct 2017 220,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear ACCIDENT DAMAGE

STEERING SELF CENTRE LOCKS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 211,715 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Rear OF VEHICLE HEAVY ACCIDENT REPAIRS

STEERING SELF CENTRES FROM LOCKS

Fail 12 Apr 2017 211,714 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Rear OF VEHICLE HEAVY ACCIDENT REPAIRS

STEERING SELF CENTRES FROM LOCKS

Pass 13 Oct 2016 193,129 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE REAR OF VEHICLE REPAIRED

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Fail 13 Oct 2016 193,129 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE REAR OF VEHICLE REPAIRED

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 177,097 miles

Centre STOP N/W

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Rear OF VEHICLE HEAVY DAMAGE REPAIRS

Fail 15 Jun 2016 177,075 miles

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

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

Centre STOP N/W

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Rear OF VEHICLE HEAVY DAMAGE REPAIRS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 155,892 miles

acc repairs rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2015 155,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

unable to turn wheels by hand from wheels steering always centres

Fail 1 Oct 2015 155,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

unable to turn wheels by hand from wheels steering always centres

Pass 25 Aug 2015 155,838 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 155,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 144,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,632 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 108,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

management kight on.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,262 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,167 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 HLA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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