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KY58 SKJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,204 mi
Last recorded59,204 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 SKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 59,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,366 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 50,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 33,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 22,597 miles

advise offside and nearside rear tyres saw edge on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,918 miles

advise saw edge on offside and nearside rear tyres inner edge

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 SKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY58 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

KY58 SKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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