MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leak
2 bulbs out in center brake light
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
steering arm gaitor
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
2 bulbs out in center brake light
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r misting of oil on caliper
oil leak
steering arm gaitor
Oil leak
center brake inop
2 loose bulbs in nearside rear position light
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill damaged
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 loose bulbs in nearside rear position light
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill damaged
Oil leak
slight free play to steering rack ball joints
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight free play to steering rack ball joints
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH58 EBJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SH58 EBJ, 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 SH58 EBJ registered?
SH58 EBJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2008.
Is SH58 EBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH58 EBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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