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SJ58 YTL

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

259,292 mi
Last recorded259,292 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 YTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 259,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 259,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 253,874 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 240,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 240,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 227,390 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 227,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 217,633 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 217,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 153,882 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

advice on front wipers

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,881 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 YTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

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

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