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SJ58 WHK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

241,991 mi
Last recorded241,991 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 WHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 241,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on wall

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front wing small dent

Fail 21 Mar 2018 241,010 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on wall

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front wing small dent

Pass 29 Mar 2017 206,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 176,696 miles

bonnet loose

coil spring corroded n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative numbers not form (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

bonnet loose

coil spring corroded n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 152,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2015 152,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 143,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 143,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 113,951 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 113,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,257 miles

NRR Bump stop worn

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nsf Sill damaged

OS sill damaged

OSR bump stop worn

Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,256 miles

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

NRR Bump stop worn

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR bump stop worn

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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SJ58 WHK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ58 WHK, 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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SJ58 WHK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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