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RK58 OBW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,409 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 126,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower SILL CORRODED

Offside Lower SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,783 miles

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

Nearside Front lower sill corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,781 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

both front outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2021 103,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

both front outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,974 miles

both front brake disc's edgers slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 93,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear bumpstop perished

Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

nearside rear bumpstop perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,203 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all 4 tyres worn to 3-4mm [wearing on inner edge]

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,380 miles

nearside and offside number plate lamps cracked but still secure

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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RK58 OBW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RK58 OBW, 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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RK58 OBW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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