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MK58 GOP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,043 mi
Last recorded157,043 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 GOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 157,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 150,567 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 146,144 miles

Coolant leak

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

Slight damage to both rear outer sills

Pass 20 Mar 2023 136,779 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 136,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,212 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 120,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,966 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 102,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,014 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,014 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,607 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,467 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,466 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

N/S/R Light lens cracked

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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MK58 GOP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK58 GOP, 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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MK58 GOP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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