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DU58 SXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,924 mi
Last recorded166,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 166,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear console bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,695 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 153,695 miles

Brake performance not tested due to above defects (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 144,639 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn low on edges perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm and worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded and rear axle

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,364 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 120,360 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,734 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,446 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,829 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 SXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXP, 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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DU58 SXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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