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KN58 BKJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,651 mi
Last recorded159,651 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 149,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 149,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 138,576 miles

Rear 1x tail light in nearside inop

beam as flat as possible using beam stickers

rear indicators show white light

unable to fully check rear suspension springs

Fail 14 Oct 2019 138,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear 1x tail light in nearside inop

rear indicators show white light

unable to fully check rear suspension springs

Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,007 miles

Rear indicators show white light

front tyres lower on inner

nearside rear upper tail light inop

Fail 9 Oct 2018 119,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower arm bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear indicators show white light

front tyres lower on inner

nearside rear upper tail light inop

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light is on

heat shield lose at rear

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,419 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,478 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,997 miles

vehicle stability light on in dash

zero emisssions detected at exhaust

Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine oil light flashing ?

vehicle stability light on in dash

zero emisssions detected at exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,054 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 BKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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