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OV58 JYF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,404 mi
Last recorded151,404 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 JYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 151,404 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 27 May 2013 129,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2013 129,801 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 103,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad wear sensor light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad wear sensor light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 May 2012 81,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,844 miles

pad wear warning light on

Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake wear warning light staying on

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 JYF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV58 JYF, 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 OV58 JYF registered?

OV58 JYF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is OV58 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 JYF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV58 JYF have outstanding finance?

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