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KU58 MFJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,166 mi
Last recorded186,166 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 MFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 186,166 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 186,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 173,037 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 171,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also hitting scuttle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center section clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant leak from behind engine

Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 153,198 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2019 153,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,289 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,990 miles

front inner brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 123,485 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 123,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,829 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,362 miles

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 MFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU58 MFJ, 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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KU58 MFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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