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PK58 LWJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,975 mi
Last recorded181,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 LWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,975 miles

head lights have a covering

Fail 22 May 2018 181,960 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

head lights have a covering

Fail 11 May 2018 181,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour on tick over (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour and flashing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front 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 coil spring modified and seriously weakened cut down (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked leaking air (covered in sealant ) (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened cut down (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

black perforated film covering front and rear lights (reducing light output )

colour change from red to black

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 169,465 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 169,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 233,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 79,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 10 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 LWJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK58 LWJ, 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 LWJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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