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EY58 UYR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

308,679 mi
Last recorded308,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 UYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 308,679 miles

Engine oil dipstick tube insecure.

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 308,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil dipstick tube insecure.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 290,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 287,932 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (SILLS) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 271,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 252,135 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 252,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 245,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 226,626 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play inner rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 206,235 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 189,398 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 167,456 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,660 miles

advise slight deteriation to both front wiperblades at time of test ( owner should consider replacement shortly )

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,499 miles

both rear tyre treads 3 mm

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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EY58 UYR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EY58 UYR, 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 EY58 UYR registered?

EY58 UYR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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