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AK58 HLF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,105 mi
Last recorded177,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 177,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 174,256 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 174,256 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 171,552 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 168,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 163,193 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 159,161 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 28 Jul 2021 159,123 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 155,468 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 151,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover / bump stop insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover / bump stop insecure

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,831 miles

chip in screen

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 142,831 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 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,266 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,477 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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