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KU58 OBB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,898 mi
Last recorded192,898 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 OBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 192,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 192,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 181,750 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 181,750 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 171,668 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 171,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 156,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,074 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,740 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,678 miles

Both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn bad on shoulders o/s close to limit.[tracking may be out]

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,307 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 OBB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

KU58 OBB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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