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KV58 WFA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,746 mi
Last recorded165,746 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 165,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 165,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,036 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (Front and Rear Offside and Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Both Offside and Nearside) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 155,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (Front and Rear Offside and Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Both Offside and Nearside) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 147,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (inner edge deteriorating) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 147,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (exceeds plate limit of 1.0 k plate) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (deteriorating on inner edge) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and upper floor, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 138,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 actual 2.39 max level 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and upper floor, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 129,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 129,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,599 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edges badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 111,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edges badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,296 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,203 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,163 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre iss cracking on sidewall /shoulder

Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,683 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre iss cracking on sidewall /shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

offside front and off side rear tyres starting to to perish

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall(not throung to the cords)

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 WFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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