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LG58 KOV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,845 mi
Last recorded130,845 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 KOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 130,845 miles

front number plate cracked/ starting to discolour and rear number plate starting to discolour

offside door mirror glass starting to discolour

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear light lens cracked

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension lower and upper arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

rear suspension trailing arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 18 Sep 2025 124,270 miles

front number plate cracked/ starting to discolour and rear number plate starting to discolour

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside door mirror glass starting to discolour

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear light lens cracked

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,346 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

offside rear light lens cracked

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,349 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

offside rear light lens cracked

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,027 miles

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens cracked

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,478 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens small cracks

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,984 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges starting to wear

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens small cracks

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,457 miles

front shock absorbers slightly damp

offside rear light lens small cracks

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes and front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,763 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 72,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,337 miles

top engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testable components.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 49,369 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,204 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 42,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,732 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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LG58 KOV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG58 KOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG58 KOV?

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What year was LG58 KOV registered?

LG58 KOV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LG58 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 KOV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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