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KP58 LXH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,653 mi
Last recorded191,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 LXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 191,653 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 172,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 172,998 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 155,909 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion

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

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,331 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 129,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease, Still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 124,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease, Still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,788 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 117,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 117,538 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,010 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,992 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,992 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,373 miles

OSR Tyre tread cracked slightly

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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KP58 LXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KP58 LXH, 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 KP58 LXH registered?

KP58 LXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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