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SD58 EDR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,133 mi
Last recorded171,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 EDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 171,133 miles

main beam telltale lamp on dash staying lit

Fail 27 Jul 2017 171,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

main beam telltale lamp on dash staying lit

Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,300 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r handbrake working but needs ajusting

Fail 2 Aug 2016 151,300 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r handbrake working but needs ajusting

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,873 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 177,025 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 177,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 149,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 115,876 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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SD58 EDR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD58 EDR, 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 SD58 EDR registered?

SD58 EDR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is SD58 EDR safe to buy?

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