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SJ58 YSV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,409 mi
Last recorded201,409 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 YSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 201,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 201,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lenze missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 193,549 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 193,549 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 183,970 miles

Engine management light

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 176,712 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 191,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 162,172 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 162,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,799 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 YSV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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