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PX58 TZA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,578 mi
Last recorded195,578 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 TZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 195,578 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 188,856 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 188,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper arm siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 181,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 177,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 177,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 170,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2022 170,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2021 159,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 148,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 148,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 19 Sep 2018 119,865 miles

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

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

under body has some corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 119,865 miles

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

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

under body has some corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,276 miles

offside front tyre, scrubbed off on inside edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,941 miles

advise front pads 75 percent worn

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs scored and becoming worn

advise n/s/r tyre pluged repaired and tyre on 2mm tread wear indicators 225x50x17

advise under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,001 miles

(advise) exhaust emission tested but undtectable peak running very clean passed no readings unable to print readings off

(advise) understray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,001 miles

(advise) exhaust emission tested but undtectable peak running very clean passed no readings unable to print readings off

(advise) understray fitted obscuring some underside items

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,263 miles

(advise) o/s/f brake disc scored and worn

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,263 miles

(advise) o/s/f brake disc scored and worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,587 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting

rear brake pads worn

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,587 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusting

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,997 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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PX58 TZA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PX58 TZA, 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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PX58 TZA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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