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ML58 HGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,899 mi
Last recorded177,899 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 HGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 177,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 172,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 172,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 166,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 166,931 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 162,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 156,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 158,082 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 152,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil heavy dampness (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil heavy dampness (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,261 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,392 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,556 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,887 miles

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ML58 HGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML58 HGZ, 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 ML58 HGZ registered?

ML58 HGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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