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HN58 XPS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,565 mi
Last recorded201,565 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 XPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 201,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 192,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 183,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 178,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 176,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 158,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front o /s/f brake hose bracket secured with cable ties appears secure at present time

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear ( rear bushes in arm} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 133,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear ( rear bushes in arm} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake hose insecure likely to foul on steering or suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,869 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,065 miles

tread low front tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,063 miles

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

tread low front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,928 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 49,920 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,020 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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HN58 XPS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN58 XPS, 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 HN58 XPS registered?

HN58 XPS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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