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DU58 SWN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,708 mi
Last recorded162,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 SWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 162,708 miles

2 front link bars have play

2 front lower arms have corrosion

2 front wings have corrosion

2 rear spring have corrosion

2 rear wheel arches have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front /rear chassis has corrosion and corrosion to floor of car

o/s & n/s sill have corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f shockers have corrosion

o/s/r brake pads low

rear sub frame has corrosion and 2 rear lower arms have corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2026 162,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 front link bars have play

2 front lower arms have corrosion

2 front wings have corrosion

2 rear spring have corrosion

2 rear wheel arches have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front /rear chassis has corrosion and corrosion to floor of car

o/s & n/s sill have corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f shockers have corrosion

o/s/r brake pads low

rear sub frame has corrosion and 2 rear lower arms have corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 154,577 miles

corrosion to floor /chassis

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s/f indicator showing white light

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

rear sub frame /2 lower arms have corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2025 154,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

corrosion to floor /chassis

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s/f indicator showing white light

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f wheel bearing is rough

rear sub frame /2 lower arms have corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 146,588 miles

2 rear brake slightly sticking

2 rear link bars have play

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose have corrosion

n/s/r shocker mist of oil

o/s sill has corrosion

o/s/f link bar gaiter has damage

Fail 17 Jun 2024 146,587 miles

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

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

2 rear brake slightly sticking

2 rear link bars have play

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust middle loose clamp have corrosion

front /rear brake hose have corrosion

front pads low /front disc have corrosion

n/s/r shocker mist of oil

n/s/r tyre low on tread inner

o/s sill has corrosion

o/s/f link bar gaiter has damage

o/s/f wiper just in

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,187 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2023 138,187 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2022 130,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2021 122,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2021 122,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jun 2020 117,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2019 110,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,741 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front lower arm rear bushes have crack o/s/f & n/s/f

head light slightly high

Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,740 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front lower arm rear bushes have crack o/s/f & n/s/f

head light slightly high

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread in center of tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,455 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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inside

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,959 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 SWN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

DU58 SWN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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