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RE58 VOT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,211 mi
Last recorded53,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light output slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged but still operates as intended

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 53,192 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light output slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged but still operates as intended

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,483 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 46,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2024 38,543 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED mirror lamp unit (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper right corner inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,281 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 21,271 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,681 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall rubber cut

N/S/R tyre age cracked

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

O/S/R tyre age cracked

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

Rear number plate started to seperated , still readable

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,182 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,673 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 VOT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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