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EY58 UZJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,333 mi
Last recorded48,333 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 UZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after market h.i.d head lamp conversion kit removed,cleaning & levelling system not required.

bulb failure warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 48,333 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,817 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 12,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

EY58 UZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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The MOT history for EY58 UZJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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