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GK58 UGE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,620 mi
Last recorded153,620 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 153,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on brake pads ok

Pass 24 Aug 2021 145,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 145,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 124,038 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 103,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,508 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,014 miles

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

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

Centre Rear seat belt buckle has slight damage but can still function as intended

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing but can still function as intended

Nearside Front tyre cracking both edges but no cords visible

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bald both edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,209 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,502 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,901 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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GK58 UGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK58 UGE, 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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GK58 UGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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