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RE58 EYA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 EYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 108,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,124 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,582 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 86,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,297 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,432 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)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,507 miles

not all rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,781 miles

Nearside 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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RE58 EYA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RE58 EYA, 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 RE58 EYA registered?

RE58 EYA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is RE58 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 EYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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