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ML58 HHM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

284,525 mi
Last recorded284,525 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 HHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 284,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake caliper bolt slight loose

n/s/r brake light slight dim

o/s/f headlamp slight out of shape

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 284,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 283,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Emissions test not carried out

Engine oil overfilled

Offside Front Temporary road wheel fitted

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 233,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 233,837 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 183,795 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 183,611 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2013 133,749 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,425 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,315 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HHM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML58 HHM, 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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ML58 HHM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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