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OV58 MKE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,133 mi
Last recorded210,133 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 MKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 210,133 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT WING 28 DAY REPAIR FOR HACKNEY

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 209,927 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT WING 28 DAY REPAIR FOR HACKNEY

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 187,842 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 187,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak [dripping]

Taxi meter 4mins slow

taxi I.D sticker mising on O/S

Pass 3 Dec 2013 165,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 165,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet release handle insecure

No ID card present on o/s of vehicle

O/S headlamp not mounted at lower fixing (aim out as a result)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 143,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre soft

Pass 3 Jun 2013 143,795 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre soft

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S lower sill damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV58 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

OV58 MKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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