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DG58 OUA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,829 mi
Last recorded182,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 OUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 182,829 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 182,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed and Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed and Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken Adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 173,417 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake bind

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2022 165,445 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm underside broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2021 145,432 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 145,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 130,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 130,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,390 miles

Nearside Track rod has slight play in joint at steering rack.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,009 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,632 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,235 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,787 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,240 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 37,219 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 OUA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUA, 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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DG58 OUA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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