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EY58 UZE

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

273,108 mi
Last recorded273,108 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 UZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 273,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Front engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2016 268,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 259,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 25,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 249,925 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 249,913 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure N/S trackrod end lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 241,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 241,120 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2015 241,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 225,524 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 225,512 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 210,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 210,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 194,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 182,121 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 182,106 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 164,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 142,379 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 142,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 116,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 43,793 miles

Offside Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 UZE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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