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KV58 EJU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,651 mi
Last recorded197,651 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 EJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 197,651 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2018 197,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 180,606 miles

E.M.L. ON

Pass 28 Feb 2017 164,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,055 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,973 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2015 110,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge (change for hackney)

engine management light on

interior needs cleaned for hackney

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre to be changed for hackney

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on iner edge 3mm over 3/4 tread area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,368 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on iner edge 3mm over 3/4 tread area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REFER HACKNEY OFFICE SEATS AND SEAT BELTS DIRTY

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,655 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,629 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,635 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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KV58 EJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV58 EJU, 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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KV58 EJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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