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KY58 SHX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,113 mi
Last recorded80,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 SHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 80,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 76,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,359 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,626 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 69,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lamp lens temp repair

Pass 11 Jul 2022 66,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 62,582 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2021 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,314 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2018 54,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,502 miles

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,393 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 46,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,048 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,851 miles

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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KY58 SHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KY58 SHX, 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 KY58 SHX registered?

KY58 SHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is KY58 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 SHX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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