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ML58 YDJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

258,901 mi
Last recorded258,901 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 YDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 258,901 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 258,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 245,617 miles

offside front outer cv gator deteriorated.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 229,218 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 229,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 224,042 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 217,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 213,399 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 190,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 190,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 177,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 177,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 153,503 miles

Air bag light.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off/side hand brake cable.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 110,548 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 89,589 miles

Air bag light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 May 2011 89,589 miles

Air bag light is on

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

Offside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 YDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White 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 ML58 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

ML58 YDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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