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LK58 EFU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 EFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,726 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 111,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,625 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,390 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 103,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,120 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 EFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LK58 EFU, 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 LK58 EFU registered?

LK58 EFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LK58 EFU safe to buy?

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