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PX58 TWZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 TWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges 4,6,2,mm to zero on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and components corroded/flaking

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 83,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low edge 4,5,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 75,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 75,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,823 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 68,823 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 62,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,810 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,944 miles

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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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PX58 TWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX58 TWZ, 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 PX58 TWZ registered?

PX58 TWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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