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SG58 YVB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

378,117 mi
Last recorded378,117 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 YVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 378,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 364,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 336,216 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 336,163 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sunvisor insecure. (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 306,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 292,105 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount worn. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 292,105 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount worn. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2016 265,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 265,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 249,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 230,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 210,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 192,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 179,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 156,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 155,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 155,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,931 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 124,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs worn close to wear indicators

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,937 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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SG58 YVB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SG58 YVB, 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 SG58 YVB registered?

SG58 YVB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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