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OY58 CXJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,736 mi
Last recorded177,736 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 CXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 177,736 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 164,043 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 152,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked around mounting screw (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 152,703 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked around mounting screw (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 149,366 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 149,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing GLASS (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 141,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,501 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 113,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,669 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 45,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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OY58 CXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY58 CXJ, 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 OY58 CXJ registered?

OY58 CXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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