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RE58 VPP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 148,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2026 148,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 147,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 143,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 141,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,586 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,566 miles

Nearside front door inner handle deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,967 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,018 miles

N/S/R tyre age cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Rear number started to get seperated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,073 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,797 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,312 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 VPP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

RE58 VPP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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