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KU58 OAY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,535 mi
Last recorded161,535 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 OAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 161,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 161,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Rear Bush Incorrectly Fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,468 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 149,760 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,080 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 00 mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

child seat on nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2019 142,080 miles

Offside Track rod end 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 rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 00 mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

child seat on nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,563 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly age cracking - close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement o/s steering arm

Fail 12 Jul 2018 134,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly age cracking - close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge -- requires tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both outer sills damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2017 124,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge -- requires tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside number plate light damaged

both outer sills damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,507 miles

child seat fitted

nail n/s/f tyre

o/s number plate light cluster damaged

rear sills damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,507 miles

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

child seat fitted

nail n/s/f tyre

o/s number plate light cluster damaged

rear sills damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,547 miles

Front & rear brake discs heavily worn, possibly below manufactures limits - requires attention

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,441 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsr bump stop perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr bump stop perished

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,459 miles

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

nearside innere cv boot leaking

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 OAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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