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GU58 KXK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,303 mi
Last recorded218,303 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 KXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 218,303 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 211,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 204,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 195,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 187,306 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear bars - 3mm

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 179,958 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing wear bars - 3mm and wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre nearing wear bars - 3mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 179,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre nearing wear bars - 3mm and wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre nearing wear bars - 3mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 171,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 171,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 166,949 miles

Nail nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,588 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 157,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2013 143,251 miles

(n/s/f mirror cracked)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 142,761 miles

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

(n/s/f mirror cracked)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU58 KXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU58 KXK, 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 GU58 KXK registered?

GU58 KXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is GU58 KXK safe to buy?

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