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RJ58 OEO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,159 mi
Last recorded154,159 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 154,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 145,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 140,528 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 136,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 133,450 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds/bump stops in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 129,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,327 miles

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel cooler damaged under car

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

fuel cooler damaged under car

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,874 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,287 miles

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

Front brake disc's corroded

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,992 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 OEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ58 OEO, 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 OEO registered?

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

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