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RK58 OCJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,258 mi
Last recorded174,258 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 OCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 174,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 161,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 159,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 148,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 139,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel kerb damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

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

Offside Front road wheel hitting on loose wheel arch liner

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 139,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel kerb damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

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

Offside Front road wheel hitting on loose wheel arch liner

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 133,399 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,114 miles

Front wheel arch liners cable tied

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches broken/loose

both rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

heavy cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside front outter wheel rim has slight damage

nearside rear wheel slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre has gouge in outter side wall and slight damage to wheel rim

Fail 28 Aug 2015 107,094 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside front outter wheel rim has slight damage

nearside rear wheel slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre has gouge in outter side wall and slight damage to wheel rim

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,678 miles

Both front inner wheel arche linners insecure

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has tear not reaching ply or cords

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has tear not reaching ply or cords

parking brake lever trim snagging

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,813 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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RK58 OCJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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