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RK58 OCO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

222,291 mi
Last recorded222,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 222,291 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

tape on front grill

Fail 30 Sep 2015 222,291 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill on bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 196,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 161,649 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 161,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 OCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OCO, 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 RK58 OCO registered?

RK58 OCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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