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KP58 OKA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 OKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 170,505 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pedal Slight Travel

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/r Brake Disc Blue In Colour Heat Transfer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/s/r Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect O/s And N/s Front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s/r Suspension Shock Absorber Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s/r Suspension Shock Absorber Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 163,902 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f,n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 163,900 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f,n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,010 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 148,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,754 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre not through to cords

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,194 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall ,no cord showing.

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge but no cord showing.

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 OKA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 KP58 OKA, 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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KP58 OKA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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