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KN58 UDY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

272,785 mi
Last recorded272,785 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 UDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 272,785 miles

Coolant leak front and rear ()

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 272,748 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak front and rear ()

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 272,108 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak under engine ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 234,541 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 234,541 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened anti roll bar link both side rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 192,909 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 158,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 122,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 122,063 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,348 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,367 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

N/S/R Tyre is approx 1.8mm

O/S/R Tyre is approx 2.5mm

Oil filler cap is leaking

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 UDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

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

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