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SJ58 XNM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

241,803 mi
Last recorded241,803 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 XNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 241,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear disc pitted

various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2019 232,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 222,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 215,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered on inner edge also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered on inner edge also (4.1.E.1)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 215,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered on inner edge also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered on inner edge also (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 269,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 205,760 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 189,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 162,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,247 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 XNM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

SJ58 XNM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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