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KU58 MEV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 MEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 87,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,593 miles

Engine oil leak

O/s/r tyre lost shape and starting to go bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,319 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working + lens insecure (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

small chips too front screen

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,607 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,275 miles

Nail in nearside front 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 20 Aug 2012 30,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,980 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)

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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KU58 MEV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU58 MEV, 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 KU58 MEV registered?

KU58 MEV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is KU58 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 MEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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