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GK58 UHH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,438 mi
Last recorded165,438 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 165,438 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded around cap

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/ bump stop detached

Offside Front shock absorber corroded around cap

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter/ bump stop detached

Fail 18 Aug 2020 165,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded around cap

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/ bump stop detached

Offside Front shock absorber corroded around cap

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter/ bump stop detached

Pass 8 Jul 2019 152,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,132 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,264 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testers view

Exhaust rear silencer underbody heat shield insecure

Front number plate in poor condition

Front wipers smear

N/S headlight aim on near the minimum level

N/S/R lens repaired with tape

N/S/R tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Has a bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc lipped, corroded & worn

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2017 127,100 miles

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

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Coolant level low

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testers view

Exhaust rear silencer underbody heat shield insecure

Front number plate in poor condition

Front wipers smear

N/S headlight aim on near the minimum level

N/S/R lens repaired with tape

N/S/R tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Has a bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc lipped, corroded & worn

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,990 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 115,972 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,735 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear shock dust covers detached

Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear shock dust covers detached

Near side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,416 miles

rear bump stops split

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,416 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bump stops split

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,081 miles

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

Front brake disc's lipped

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

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

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear bumpstops split

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,652 miles

Console bushes cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,053 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 UHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GK58 UHH, 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 UHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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