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PK58 LWE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 LWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,535 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 100,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/R Brake has slight bind

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,124 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,334 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge.

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,396 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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PK58 LWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PK58 LWE, 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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PK58 LWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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