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KV58 WBY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,786 mi
Last recorded188,786 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 188,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 177,717 miles

Both rear shocker covers detached

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Door handle broken but still operational

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level low-top up

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 177,717 miles

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

Both rear shocker covers detached

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Door handle broken but still operational

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level low-top up

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 161,786 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 161,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 152,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 152,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes/bonding perishing

nearside front inner door handle broken, still operational

nearside rear bump stop completely split

Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes/bonding perishing

nearside front inner door handle broken, still operational

nearside rear bump stop completely split

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and below 1.6mm on the inner edge, outsude the centre 3/4

rear washer inop

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,165 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Sep 2012 48,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger interior door handle broken - still opens door

Fail 23 Sep 2011 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 1.8mm

o/s/r tyre on 3,5mm

passenger interior door handle broken - still opens door

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 WBY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

KV58 WBY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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