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OY58 OMJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,756 mi
Last recorded158,756 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 OMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 158,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 158,756 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,377 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release handle missing (3.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 146,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 146,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID BULB (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 140,770 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2019 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 129,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,270 miles

2/ n/s and o/s door mirror glass becoming deterated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror delaminated ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 99,666 miles

Offside Rear Unable to test adult belt as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,723 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 95,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,518 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,281 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 OMJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY58 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

OY58 OMJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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