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PY58 DFN

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

311,159 mi
Last recorded311,159 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 DFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 311,159 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 311,158 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 293,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 275,573 miles

rear brake disc.s slightly rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2017 275,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake disc.s slightly rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 251,970 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 251,970 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 223,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 191,491 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 153,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,101 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,987 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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PY58 DFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PY58 DFN, 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 PY58 DFN registered?

PY58 DFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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