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OV58 CEK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,445 mi
Last recorded129,445 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 CEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,453 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 78,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,859 miles

2 offside rear sidelights not working [still over 50% light output remaining]

front brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,627 miles

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

nsr tyre on 2mm

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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OV58 CEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OV58 CEK, 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 OV58 CEK registered?

OV58 CEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is OV58 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 CEK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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