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OV58 JYH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,783 mi
Last recorded214,783 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 JYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 214,783 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 214,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 209,251 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to sill/wheel arch area

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

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

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 204,228 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 May 2024 204,228 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 197,411 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2023 197,411 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 187,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2022 187,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

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

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 178,486 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 178,486 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 169,996 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Fail 26 May 2020 169,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 160,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

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

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 152,430 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

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

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,126 miles

rear shock absorber sleeves detached

Fail 12 Jul 2017 143,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear shock absorber sleeves detached

Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,412 miles

EML on

rear shock absorber sleeves detached

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 132,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

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

rear shock absorber sleeves detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

n/s rear shock absorber sleeve detached.

rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,695 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,230 miles

n/s/r bump stop split.

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 JYH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV58 JYH, 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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OV58 JYH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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