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LK58 EFS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,992 mi
Last recorded91,992 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 EFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 91,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,696 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 74,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,050 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 69,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,315 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake just met the limit

Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake just met the limit

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,639 miles

front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,191 miles

rear both tyres worn from inner edge.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear both tyres worn from inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,073 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 30,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,306 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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LK58 EFS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LK58 EFS, 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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LK58 EFS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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