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GU58 KYC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,677 mi
Last recorded144,677 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 KYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 144,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear VEHICLE STRUCTURE ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Offside Rear TYRE DOT CODE 1508

Rear REAR LOWER BUMPER DAMAGE/SECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 144,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear VEHICLE STRUCTURE ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt WEEPING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE DOT CODE 1508

Rear REAR LOWER BUMPER DAMAGE/SECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 141,540 miles

Offside Rear VEHICLE STRUCTURE ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Rear LOWER BUMPER DAMAGE/ SECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (FRONT & REAR ) GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,540 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear VEHICLE STRUCTURE ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Rear LOWER BUMPER DAMAGE/ SECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (FRONT & REAR ) GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 139,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 137,898 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,304 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,501 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,246 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 108,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,246 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 96,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,751 miles

reaer washer not working

Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

reaer washer not working

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,611 miles

rear washer not working

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,908 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,538 miles

all brake disc's corroded/slightly pitted

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 KYC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU58 KYC, 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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GU58 KYC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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