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RE58 EYC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,614 mi
Last recorded158,614 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 158,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 158,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,424 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2025 146,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 131,732 miles

Front *Bonnet Prop Retainer Clip Broken*

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

Offside Front *Sun Visor Loose*

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

Offside Rear *Slight Play In Rear Trailing Arm Bush*

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front *Bonnet Prop Retainer Clip Broken*

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

Offside Front *Sun Visor Loose*

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

Offside Rear *Slight Play In Rear Trailing Arm Bush*

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 118,568 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 118,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 106,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,883 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 88,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,395 miles

all brake discs corroded surface

slight weep n/s/f cv boot

Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 24,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EYC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RE58 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

RE58 EYC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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