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KN58 AET

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,446 mi
Last recorded241,446 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 241,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 241,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 232,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Edge Worn Uneven

Pass 26 Jan 2018 223,602 miles

EML Lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 215,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 215,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 186,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m light on

Fail 18 Mar 2016 186,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 132,907 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 111,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,822 miles

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,898 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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KN58 AET is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN58 AET, 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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KN58 AET is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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