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SK58 XGO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,794 mi
Last recorded190,794 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 XGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 190,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 190,791 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 182,132 miles

Offside Rear LOW EFFICIENCY ON HANDBRAKE/BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 22 Jun 2020 182,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LOW EFFICIENCY ON HANDBRAKE/BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 175,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 163,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 163,018 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,765 miles

Engine Management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 145,217 miles

Offside Rear wearing inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,418 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,418 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,409 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,173 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,550 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,207 miles

Bonnet handle loose

Taxi meter 3mins slow

Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,758 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 20,761 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,556 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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SK58 XGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SK58 XGO, 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 XGO registered?

SK58 XGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is SK58 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 XGO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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