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RE58 VMO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 139,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside damage to outer sill

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame, antiroll bar, nearside and offside chassis rails

Fail 14 Oct 2020 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside damage to outer sill

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame, antiroll bar, nearside and offside chassis rails

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame, anti-roll bar, rear chassis rails

Fail 23 Oct 2019 129,974 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame, anti-roll bar, rear chassis rails

Pass 24 Oct 2018 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight damage n/s outer sill

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,167 miles

rear tyres worn

slight damage n/s outer sill

slight leak n/s/f shocker

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front discs worn

rear tyres worn

slight damage n/s outer sill

slight leak n/s/f shocker

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage sill distorted (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint after cat/dpf (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour faded/white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage sill distorted (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

coolant hose from header tank to water pump wet but no obvious leak pink residue in area

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,999 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 42,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VMO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMO, 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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RE58 VMO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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