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DK58 UAU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 UAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 138,349 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside h light just in pattern

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors rear axle suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating suspension arms wishbone etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 138,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors rear axle suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating suspension arms wishbone etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,842 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear drop links slight play

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension springs splls inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reserve travel h brake near limit

Pass 27 Jul 2023 122,869 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock shrouds loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills subframe rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 122,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock shrouds loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills subframe rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,087 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,030 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Nearside front tyre cracking

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 102,030 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,796 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child seat Nearside rear

Nearside front shock absorber has misting of oil

Nearside front tyre cracking on edges, worn on edges and getting low on tread

Offside front tyre cracking on edges

Offside rear brake disc heavily worn, lipped and corroded

Offside rear tyre valve splitting slightly

Offside rear upper side light dim

Rear subframe corroded

Slight bind offside rear brake

Small chips in screen

Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,798 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child seat Nearside rear

Nearside front shock absorber has misting of oil

Nearside front tyre cracking on edges, worn on edges and getting low on tread

Offside front tyre cracking on edges

Offside rear brake disc heavily worn, lipped and corroded

Offside rear tyre valve splitting slightly

Offside rear upper side light dim

Rear subframe corroded

Slight bind offside rear brake

Small chips in screen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,088 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces lipped, worn and corroded

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake discs heavily lipped, worn and corroded

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,088 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leak from offside centre of vehicle behind plastic covers (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front brake disc inner faces lipped, worn and corroded

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake discs heavily lipped, worn and corroded

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,302 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,029 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,318 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,318 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,460 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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DK58 UAU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK58 UAU, 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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DK58 UAU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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