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DG58 VND

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VND
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn and pad wear wire has been bypassed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lower covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,845 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn and pad wear wire has been bypassed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lower covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,971 miles

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 22 Oct 2019 74,971 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,841 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,626 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,217 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 37,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,604 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,333 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 VND is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

DG58 VND is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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