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KV58 VSU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 VSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding, brake pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight oil leak engine

under body starting to corrode, plastic floor trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion under vehicle

temp warning light flashing on dash. gauge only at half way doesn't seem to be overheating

Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,679 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2024 122,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

red temp sign flashing on dash. temp gauge showing only 1/2

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,628 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,876 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to zero smoke machine after test. but passes smoke allowance. visual inspection carried out.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,992 miles

neutral rev limiter

under trays covering testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,640 miles

front discs have a small lip on edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs have a small lip on edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,937 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2011 8,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,443 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 VSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSU, 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 KV58 VSU registered?

KV58 VSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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