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FG58 UAF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,590 mi
Last recorded149,590 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 UAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 149,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 136,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,939 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outer position light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,154 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 122,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,746 miles

Advise front and rear alignment check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder - needs replacing (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamps working but are only as bright as other tail lights

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,547 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulders, appears to be under inflated

nail in nsr tyre on shoulder

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 76,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,870 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,447 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 UAF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG58 UAF, 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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FG58 UAF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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