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DK58 TZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,682 mi
Last recorded268,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 TZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 268,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 268,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 172 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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DK58 TZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK58 TZY, 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 DK58 TZY registered?

DK58 TZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is DK58 TZY safe to buy?

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