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KV58 VVX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 VVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 169,398 miles

rear bushes heavily perished

suspension parts heavily corroded

vehicle under side rust

Pass 17 Feb 2025 163,547 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 158,962 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Fail 20 Feb 2024 158,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 154,435 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn and slight bind on brake

Pass 22 Feb 2022 148,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner rear wishbone bush perished

Offside Front rear wish bone bush perished

Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,692 miles

Offside Front Wishbone bush perished rear bush

Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,112 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2020 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 123,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 98,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,099 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 VVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV58 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

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

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