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OV58 XSO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,713 mi
Last recorded178,713 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 XSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 178,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 164,043 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,607 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,502 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 93,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 90,035 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin, about 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,373 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,291 miles

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

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

rear brake pads are about 70% worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,144 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 57,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,718 miles

Aerial mounting mounted on rear of car

Both rear tyres out of shape

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 XSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

OV58 XSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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The MOT history for OV58 XSO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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