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KU58 MUE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,701 mi
Last recorded163,701 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 163,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 153,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 145,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,813 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,778 miles

COOLANT LOSS / LEAK

ENGINE BAY COVER BROKEN

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively OUTER CV JOINT NOISY ON FULL LOCK (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively OUTER CV JOINT NOISY ON FULL LOCK (6.1.7 (c) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Sep 2019 126,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken LOWER COIL MISSING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

COOLANT LOSS / LEAK

ENGINE BAY COVER BROKEN

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively OUTER CV JOINT NOISY ON FULL LOCK (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively OUTER CV JOINT NOISY ON FULL LOCK (6.1.7 (c) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,588 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))

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted,

Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,285 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop broken

engine cover obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop broken

engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,147 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,103 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 MUE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU58 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

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

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