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ML58 HFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

306,770 mi
Last recorded306,770 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 HFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 306,770 miles

oil leak/spill,engine oil maximum,rear tyre treads bulged,both rear parking brake efforts not great,passenger rear calliper damp,passenger front balljoint deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2017 267,283 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 230,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m. light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 228,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 207,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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ML58 HFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML58 HFY, 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 ML58 HFY registered?

ML58 HFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is ML58 HFY safe to buy?

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