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DG58 DHN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 DHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,294 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs fitted to vehicle corroded/pitted (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 151,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs fitted to vehicle corroded/pitted (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Unable to check wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind

Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,161 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear AXLE SURFACE CORROSION

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,267 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter starting to split

Offside cv gaiter starting to split.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,267 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter starting to split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside cv gaiter starting to split.

Pass 23 May 2019 124,266 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front driver seat belt perished

Fail 22 May 2019 124,263 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush split and likely to fail (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front driver seat belt perished

Pass 29 May 2017 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,559 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,559 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,972 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,213 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread perished/cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,618 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter deteriating

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,310 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,310 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 DHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DG58 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

DG58 DHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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