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KU58 MVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,386 mi
Last recorded188,386 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 188,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 188,386 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 180,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2023 180,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2022 165,518 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,234 miles

slight movement detected at steering wheel not excessive possible upper mount/upper bush

Pass 20 Feb 2020 148,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 141,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 122,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop perished/tearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper bump stop perished/tearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop perished/tearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper bump stop perished/tearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle wet for inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,664 miles

air bag light flashing on dash

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 20 Feb 2013 89,664 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light flashing on dash

anti skid light on dash

front brake discs worn thin

tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,565 miles

chunks out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

floor pans covered

front + rear brake discs ridged

slight steering free play

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chunks out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

floor pans covered

front + rear brake discs ridged

slight steering free play

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 MVO 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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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