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PE58 TKU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,911 mi
Last recorded191,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 TKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 191,911 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 191,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 179,717 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 179,717 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 167,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror indicator cracked working o.k

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

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

exhaust sleeve clamp broken exhaust still secure

Fail 27 Aug 2019 167,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror indicator cracked working o.k

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

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

exhaust sleeve clamp broken exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Sep 2018 153,483 miles

Central exhaust sleeve broken still secure

Fail 3 Sep 2018 153,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve broken still secure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,690 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken still secure

Front both tyres bald on edges raised tread

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,690 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp broken still secure

Front both tyres bald on edges raised tread

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,425 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edge raised tread

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,425 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edge raised tread

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,225 miles

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

offside rear tyre bald on inside raised tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,500 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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PE58 TKU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PE58 TKU, 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 PE58 TKU registered?

PE58 TKU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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