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RF58 EFO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,612 mi
Last recorded150,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 EFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 150,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 146,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 108,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,185 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Handbrake operation very stiff

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,636 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion and pitting on inner faces

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,515 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,515 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working lower (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 58,251 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,804 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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RF58 EFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 RF58 EFO, 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 RF58 EFO registered?

RF58 EFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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