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FL58 XRN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,669 mi
Last recorded111,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 XRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2025 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,497 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,103 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,103 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,626 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,984 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,241 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,402 miles

diesel emissions too clen to retreive reading from diesel smoke metre

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,402 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

diesel emissions too clen to retreive reading from diesel smoke metre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,023 miles

emissions 0.02k

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,206 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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FL58 XRN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL58 XRN, 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 FL58 XRN registered?

FL58 XRN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 XRN safe to buy?

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