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RJ58 OEG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,165 mi
Last recorded165,165 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 165,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 149,386 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 149,383 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 136,330 miles

Early Corrosion To Suspension / Braking Components

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Ns + Os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,962 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,623 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working upper outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,768 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,546 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,635 miles

Handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,631 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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RJ58 OEG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ58 OEG, 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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RJ58 OEG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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