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OY58 HFG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,185 mi
Last recorded198,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 HFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 198,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions

Fail 28 Jul 2020 198,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 2 Aug 2019 189,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut bearing noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 176,259 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 176,259 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 161,182 miles

unable to get rpm pick up emissions to low to register on smoke meter temp 94

Pass 5 Aug 2016 144,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 119,882 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 4 Aug 2014 119,882 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,301 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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OY58 HFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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