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SA58 XJP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,726 mi
Last recorded213,726 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 213,726 miles

advise oil sweat at engine area

advise power steering fluid sweat at rack area

Fail 20 Sep 2019 213,724 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

advise oil sweat at engine area

advise power steering fluid sweat at rack area

Pass 19 Sep 2018 203,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 203,111 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 195,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 185,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 178,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 153,593 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 153,595 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,968 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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SA58 XJP 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 75%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

SA58 XJP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is SA58 XJP safe to buy?

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