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FV58 GYW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,975 mi
Last recorded222,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 GYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 222,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 216,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 216,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 195,607 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 195,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [1.0] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 194,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 194,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 176,470 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded. not seriously weakened

Pass 24 May 2021 176,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 168,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 130,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 130,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 130,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 100,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 100,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,733 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,702 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 23,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 23,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,421 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 18,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 13,556 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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FV58 GYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV58 GYW, 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 FV58 GYW registered?

FV58 GYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for FV58 GYW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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