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FY58 VSG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,128 miles

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

surface rust underneath.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,870 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 107,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge. 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 98,805 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 86,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,112 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,108 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,281 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S front tyre wearing low on a inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,810 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,968 miles

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

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 VSG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

FY58 VSG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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