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SA58 GOU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,250 mi
Last recorded239,250 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 GOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 239,250 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 222,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 222,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 217,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 215,621 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 211,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 206,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 177,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 150,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 124,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,593 miles

advise both steering rack ends badly worn

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut in it

advise very slight knick on inner cv boot

Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both steering rack ends badly worn

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut in it

advise very slight knick on inner cv boot

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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SA58 GOU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA58 GOU, 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 SA58 GOU registered?

SA58 GOU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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