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SH58 SLU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,114 mi
Last recorded45,114 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 SLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 45,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine and under body covers fitted

temporary horn switch fitted but still accessible and functional

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 25,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,749 miles

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

both front tyre treads cracked no cords showing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 20,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyre treads cracked no cords showing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,432 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 15,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,355 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 10,344 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 SLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

SH58 SLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is SH58 SLU safe to buy?

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