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RJ58 OEN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,753 mi
Last recorded128,753 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 112,943 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,366 miles

Offside parking brake has a reduced efficiency

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,061 miles

parking brake lever operation is stiff

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever operation is stiff

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,886 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,053 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre outer wall slightly worn

under body covers fitted from the front to the back

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 OEN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEN, 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 RJ58 OEN registered?

RJ58 OEN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is RJ58 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 OEN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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