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RK58 OCN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

241,856 mi
Last recorded241,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 OCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 241,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 241,846 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front discs pitted & warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

foot brake pedal creeping

Pass 17 Jun 2022 235,025 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 235,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 213,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 198,862 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps come apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working fully (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 186,943 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 186,926 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 169,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 154,927 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 154,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 150,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 145,705 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,259 miles

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

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

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 OCN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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