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KU58 MVL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,551 mi
Last recorded179,551 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 MVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 179,551 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 172,906 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 172,906 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel / fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 164,859 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 159,992 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 159,992 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 154,549 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 147,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,196 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' does not restrict drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 142,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' does not restrict drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 132,614 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 125,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,647 miles

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)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,964 miles

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)

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 MVL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

KU58 MVL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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