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OU58 ZVG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 ZVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 120,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 111,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 103,958 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,112 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

turbo pipes and EGR valve wet

Fail 13 Mar 2020 86,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.0 car made 2.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

turbo pipes and EGR valve wet

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,950 miles

Strong Advisory: Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges perished/cracking 205/55/16 91V

Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strong Advisory: Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges perished/cracking 205/55/16 91V

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,812 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both front tyres have sidewall wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advisory: inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,217 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,167 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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OU58 ZVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OU58 ZVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU58 ZVG registered?

OU58 ZVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is OU58 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 ZVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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