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2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,174 mi
Last recorded162,174 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 URL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 162,174 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 154,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 153,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 153,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached mounting bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,861 miles

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

Rear Disc corroded and pitted slightly

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 134,177 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 129,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,525 miles

N/S/R tyre has had puncture repair

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres mis-shaping

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror glass starting to discolour

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 URL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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