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SJ58 XHR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,004 mi
Last recorded199,004 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 XHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 199,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front sills damaged slightly o/s/f + n/s/f

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 187,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2018 187,517 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 156,509 miles

Nearside Front cill damaged

Offside Front cill

Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,356 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 131,356 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 172,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 165,207 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 165,201 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 156,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 103,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,629 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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SJ58 XHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SJ58 XHR, 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 SJ58 XHR registered?

SJ58 XHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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