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AK58 HLN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,105 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,684 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,421 miles

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 21 Jan 2020 81,776 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,230 miles

Engine covers fitted and under-trays. unable to check all parts

Front Brake pads are worn close to sensor

Fail 13 Jan 2018 58,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted and under-trays. unable to check all parts

Front Brake pads are worn close to sensor

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,936 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

all 4 tyre treads perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,979 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,562 miles

both rear tyres perishing around tread and wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,136 miles

Both rear tyres perishing around tread

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 HLN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

AK58 HLN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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