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EK58 ZXO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ZXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,330 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 78,325 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated slightly..

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,436 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link boot slight deteriorated..

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,083 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 39,010 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 38,960 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,162 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,923 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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EK58 ZXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK58 ZXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK58 ZXO registered?

EK58 ZXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is EK58 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 ZXO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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