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SK58 GVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,911 mi
Last recorded120,911 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 GVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,211 miles

both outer sills corroded

undertrays fiited

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,404 miles

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

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 97,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 92,884 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 92,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,986 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 86,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

Pass 12 May 2016 84,399 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

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

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Plastic under trays fitted

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 21 May 2015 75,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 65,484 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 65,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,988 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly splitting

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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SK58 GVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK58 GVR, 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 SK58 GVR registered?

SK58 GVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is SK58 GVR safe to buy?

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