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PJ58 XDB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 XDB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 161,634 miles

Engine undertray insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 161,634 miles

Engine undertray insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine + undertray covers fitted

front reg plate damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2016 138,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

coolant level on minimum

engine + undertray covers fitted

front reg plate damaged

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner egde

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,822 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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PJ58 XDB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PJ58 XDB, 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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PJ58 XDB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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