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RE58 VMR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,110 mi
Last recorded148,110 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,110 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 148,110 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 142,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 142,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,208 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 122,478 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,734 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 63,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,603 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 63,603 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 63,062 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,739 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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RE58 VMR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

RE58 VMR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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