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FY58 UEX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 101,941 miles

Nearside park brake reading low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 101,941 miles

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

Nearside park brake reading low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,554 miles

Nearside park brake reading low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,244 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 79,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 76,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,880 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s brake lights not very bright

n/s and o/s rear upper position lamp bulbs very dim

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,282 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 25,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,901 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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FY58 UEX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY58 UEX, 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 FY58 UEX registered?

FY58 UEX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 UEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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