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DG58 DHJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,704 mi
Last recorded125,704 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 DHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 125,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Inside bonnet catch damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 120,352 miles

interior bonnet catch defective

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 120,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt advised last test (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

interior bonnet catch defective

Pass 1 May 2024 115,537 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,922 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 107,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 104,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,780 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,626 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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DG58 DHJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG58 DHJ, 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 DG58 DHJ registered?

DG58 DHJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DG58 DHJ safe to buy?

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