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LT58 OPJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 OPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 98,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front PRS abs sensor wire insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 84,891 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 80,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 74,230 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,851 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,361 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,354 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low

both front tyres getting low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,667 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

both front tyres getting low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak from between engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,789 miles

epc and engine management light on

undertrays covering brake pipes etc

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

epc and engine management light on

undertrays covering brake pipes etc

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,557 miles

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

damage to ns mirror

Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to ns mirror

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,905 miles

Nearside Front 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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LT58 OPJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT58 OPJ, 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 LT58 OPJ registered?

LT58 OPJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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