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OY58 TLV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,269 mi
Last recorded210,269 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 TLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 210,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 210,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 205,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 201,176 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 201,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 180,467 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 180,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 180,406 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 180,402 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp iluminated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear suspenssion bump stop deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear suspenssion bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,320 miles

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

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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