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RK58 OBA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 OBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 150,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 150,359 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb deemed to be ok. Possible wiring / fuse fault. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 144,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 119,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,173 miles

Engine has oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,414 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 89,185 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE L;IGHT ON

NOISE FROM ENGINE SUSPECT TURBO BEARINGS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PUNCTURE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine light on

low fuel

Fail 7 Aug 2015 78,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine light on

low fuel

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,702 miles

EML light on

erratic idle

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

EML light on

erratic idle

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres getting low

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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RK58 OBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK58 OBA, 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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RK58 OBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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