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KV58 VWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,237 mi
Last recorded183,237 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 183,237 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 177,001 miles

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing with slight play

High level brake light inoperative

Various bushes perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2020 177,001 miles

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

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing with slight play

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various bushes perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,134 miles

Engine misted with oil

Exhaust system centre sleeve heavily corroded

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing/becoming unbonded

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber wet with oil

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing with slight play

Various suspensions bushes perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 165,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine misted with oil

Exhaust system centre sleeve heavily corroded

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing/becoming unbonded

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber wet with oil

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing with slight play

Rear Tyres cracking/perishing heavily and are wearing on both edges

Various suspensions bushes perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,957 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and unbond

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

Fail 17 Sep 2018 155,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and unbond

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,840 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front tyres wearing low

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2017 145,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front tyres wearing low

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,422 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 116,422 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,715 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,389 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,373 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,554 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Wiper blades smearing screen.

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 VWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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