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GY58 YJM

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,074 mi
Last recorded141,074 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 YJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 141,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 132,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,746 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,855 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 111,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust condition

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust condition

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,729 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 91,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,026 miles

Front bonnet pull stiff to operate

Fail 9 Mar 2016 83,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Front bonnet pull stiff to operate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,598 miles

rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,956 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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GY58 YJM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY58 YJM, 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 GY58 YJM registered?

GY58 YJM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2008.

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