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EJ58 HBF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 HBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

foot pedal nearly excessive travel

Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,907 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,571 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 99,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,769 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,208 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,249 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm/bold on outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 69,247 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm/bold on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,130 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 6 Jan 2012 39,670 miles

Handbrake lever guide is faulty but isnt affecting the operation of the handbrake lever.

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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EJ58 HBF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ58 HBF, 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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EJ58 HBF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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