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SH58 EAY

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,765 mi
Last recorded262,765 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 EAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 262,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r shocker rebound damper badly deteriorated and dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear o/s/r shocker rebound cushion badly deteriorated and dust cover insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2016 262,759 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement n/s/r brake caliper return spring missing for h/brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Central Oil leak dipstick holder insecure and leaking oil ()

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r shocker rebound damper badly deteriorated and dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear o/s/r shocker rebound cushion badly deteriorated and dust cover insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2015 236,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 223,074 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 223,074 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 182,482 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 182,454 miles

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front sill jack points damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,303 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 146,175 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SH58 EAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH58 EAY, 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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SH58 EAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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