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KY58 SOC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,378 mi
Last recorded220,378 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 SOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 220,378 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 215,373 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damage to lens, no sharp edges and pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 204,222 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 194,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 194,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 182,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 182,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 169,810 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has wear on the inner edge/stepping 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamp washers are not working in the bumper

nsf pad wear sensor loom is damaged and not connected to the pads the pads are ok the loom is part of the abs wire system,light is displayed on the dash

Fail 17 Mar 2021 169,810 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level factory fitted stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror unit lens damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has wear on the inner edge/stepping 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamp washers are not working in the bumper

nsf pad wear sensor loom is damaged and not connected to the pads the pads are ok the loom is part of the abs wire system,light is displayed on the dash

Pass 17 Mar 2020 157,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bo sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 157,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bo sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,497 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside driveshaft inner and outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,490 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,929 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,454 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,454 miles

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

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 SOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SOC, 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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KY58 SOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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