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FG58 SZJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 SZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 102,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,682 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,009 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,351 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub

Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,383 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,087 miles

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,470 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear puncture

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,025 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,137 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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FG58 SZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG58 SZJ, 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 FG58 SZJ registered?

FG58 SZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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