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CU58 DVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,007 mi
Last recorded120,007 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 DVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,007 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 120,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 101,702 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,962 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,962 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,391 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,669 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills and under body slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills and under body slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,241 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,836 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,197 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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CU58 DVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU58 DVP, 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 CU58 DVP registered?

CU58 DVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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