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SG58 YUO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

265,285 mi
Last recorded265,285 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 YUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 265,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 264,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 220,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 191,381 miles

REFER TO HACKNEY OFFICE; DENT IN O/S/R DOOR,AND LIGHT SCRATCHES TO BOOT,BUMPER AND N/S/R WING

Fail 29 Jul 2014 190,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

taxi meter 5 mins fast

Pass 30 Jan 2014 177,929 miles

Bonnet stay clip burst [missing]

Fail 28 Jan 2014 177,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay clip burst [missing]

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front & rear taxi plates not fitted

Spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Jul 2013 163,830 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 149,907 miles

2 lights off 12 inopp on centre stop light

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 149,907 miles

2 lights off 12 inopp on centre stop light

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 149,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 135,752 miles

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

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

both rack inner ends have slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2012 135,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both rack inner ends have slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2012 123,754 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged

noise from nsf suspension when turning

nsf sidelight dim

Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged

noise from nsf suspension when turning

nsf sidelight dim

Fail 2 Sep 2011 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,749 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

no first aid kit

rear brake pads worn low

steering rack worn on offside

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,089 miles

Slight play at steering rack [inner arm] on O/S/F

Taxi meter time 3min fast

Fail 2 Sep 2010 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play at steering rack [inner arm] on O/S/F

Taxi meter time 3min fast

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,779 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit 1.6 mm on innside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,241 miles

Nail in offside front 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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SG58 YUO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SG58 YUO, 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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SG58 YUO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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