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OY58 XEW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,720 mi
Last recorded100,720 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 100,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/s front, o/s front and o//s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s front brake disc inner surface rusted

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,718 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s front brake disc inner friction surface corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/s rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,960 miles

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

Rear suspension components rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,175 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,169 miles

Front brake disc inner friction surfaces heavily corroded

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2018 77,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake disc inner friction surfaces heavily corroded

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,658 miles

Front brake disc inner friction surfaces corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s rear tyre bordering on having cords exposed

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,643 miles

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

Front brake disc inner friction surfaces corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s rear tyre bordering on having cords exposed

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,955 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,090 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,236 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,196 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,455 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 XEW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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