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KV58 WEU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 WEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,872 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 46,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge within three quarter limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner and outer sill corroding

Vehicle undercovers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 37,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge within three quarter limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner and outer sill corroding

Vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,095 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 36,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,381 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,675 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2014 28,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,293 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,292 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,394 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 13,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WEU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

KV58 WEU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is KV58 WEU safe to buy?

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