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FJ58 KZH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,097 mi
Last recorded188,097 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 KZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 188,097 miles

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

both front drive shafts have wear in spines

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,968 miles

No list of fares ( taxi mot )

Fail 29 Aug 2014 110,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

No list of fares ( taxi mot )

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,414 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 68,345 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

exterior needs cleaning for taxi test

nearside rear window not working for taxi test

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,027 miles

engine light stopping on

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear trim insecure for taxi test

nearside rear window not working for taxi test

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

boot carpet needs cleaning for taxi test

both rear windows do operate for taxi test

front tyres diffrent size to rear (fail for taxi test)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,439 miles

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,005 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,360 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,360 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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FJ58 KZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ58 KZH, 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 FJ58 KZH registered?

FJ58 KZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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