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PE58 DJD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,240 mi
Last recorded76,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 DJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,836 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRONT TO MIDDLE SECTION JOINT SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS.(225-40X18Y) (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FRONT TO MIDDLE SECTION.

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION.

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,067 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 May 2021 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,928 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,663 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,976 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,962 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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PE58 DJD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE58 DJD, 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 PE58 DJD registered?

PE58 DJD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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