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KN58 UDT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

257,885 mi
Last recorded257,885 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 UDT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2016 257,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed door hinge area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts loose (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 232,903 miles

oil leak rear of engine area

Fail 30 May 2016 232,883 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure near accelerator pedal (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

IN MY OPINION VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN

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

oil leak rear of engine area

Pass 26 Nov 2015 209,010 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 208,955 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 195,216 miles

N/S/R shock absorber cover loose

Fail 27 May 2015 195,209 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R shock absorber cover loose

Pass 5 Dec 2014 183,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 182,940 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 167,905 miles

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose [hanging down]

O/S/R inner wing panel loose

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 150,188 miles

O/S & N/S rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 129,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,680 miles

TAXI FITNESS INFO: No meter fitted, No ID cards fitted, No licence plates fitted, No non smoking sticker, No tariff sheet present, No side name/number fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 Sep 2011 80,758 miles

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

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

front brake application juddering excessively

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and lipped

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 UDT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 KN58 UDT, 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 KN58 UDT registered?

KN58 UDT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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