2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · KU58 MKM
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 166,347 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KU58 MKM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2022
- 166,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU58 MKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (KU58 MKM) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KU58 MKM Mileage History
- 16/05/2022166,341 mi
- 16/05/2022166,347 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 12,366 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- DSG Mechatronic FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
The large rear bushes soften and split, giving the car a loose, slightly steer-from-the-rear feel.
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