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KU58 OBA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

238,539 mi
Last recorded238,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 OBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 238,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 230,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 222,729 miles

Both front sills corroded, but not within 30cm of suspension, steering or seatbelts

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Noise from auxillary belt area

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 222,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front sills corroded, but not within 30cm of suspension, steering or seatbelts

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Noise from auxillary belt area

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 217,758 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops seperated

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 212,710 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops broken

Fail 17 Jul 2019 212,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 11 Jul 2018 205,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter damaged

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

Nearside Outer Sill slightly corroded

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

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

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 10 Jul 2017 198,432 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 198,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 187,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 175,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 164,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 143,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,853 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,465 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 OBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

KU58 OBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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