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DU58 SWF

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,552 mi
Last recorded97,552 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 SWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face heavily corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger pins not within rubbers, other mounts in tact (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

despite all brake pads appearing good. Fronts are new with new wear indicator wire. Pad warning lamp is illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,644 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriating but no play

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2020 68,602 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriating but no play

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,358 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight bind n/s front beake.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 35,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 29,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,392 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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DU58 SWF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU58 SWF, 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 DU58 SWF registered?

DU58 SWF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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