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MK58 GNP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 GNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 151,439 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 151,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces badly pitted /worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

Pass 20 Sep 2022 147,124 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 137,960 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to underneath.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 132,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to underneath.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 116,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,580 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,575 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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MK58 GNP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MK58 GNP, 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 MK58 GNP registered?

MK58 GNP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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