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SD58 HHG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

269,457 mi
Last recorded269,457 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 HHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 269,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 252,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 215,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 183,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,924 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 134,822 miles

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

N/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 118,228 miles

Steering wheel cover removed for ispection

Taxi info: No ID cards fitted

Fail 22 May 2013 118,228 miles

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

Steering wheel cover removed for ispection

Taxi info: No ID cards fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,225 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Nov 2012 101,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2012 82,940 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,807 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,696 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2011 53,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,313 miles

2 Nails in N/S/F tyre

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 HHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

SD58 HHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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