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PY58 GFG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,262 mi
Last recorded208,262 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 GFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 208,262 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 197,322 miles

Both sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Doors and wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 197,322 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Doors and wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 185,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Door corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 173,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear disc cover missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 166,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2021 166,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2020 163,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 159,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 159,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 153,838 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 153,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,425 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,614 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,609 miles

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

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

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 GFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY58 GFG, 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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PY58 GFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2008.

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