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OV58 JYC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,568 mi
Last recorded225,568 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 JYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 225,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 217,888 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 211,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 204,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 192,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x in rear ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 192,378 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x in rear ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 187,121 miles

Both rear tyres slightly `out of shape` on inner edge.

EML lamp lit.

One exhaust clamp corroded through.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres approaching wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 187,121 miles

Both rear tyres slightly `out of shape` on inner edge.

EML lamp lit.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

One exhaust clamp corroded through.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres approaching wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 177,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 171,520 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 125,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 94,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,339 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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OV58 JYC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV58 JYC, 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 OV58 JYC registered?

OV58 JYC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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