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HY58 RMZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,105 mi
Last recorded215,105 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 RMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 215,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 214,976 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

one tail light not working o/s/r

Fail 1 Apr 2014 214,959 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

one tail light not working o/s/r

Pass 27 Mar 2013 175,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 135,017 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 135,017 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 96,485 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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HY58 RMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY58 RMZ, 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 HY58 RMZ registered?

HY58 RMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is HY58 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 RMZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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