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SK58 XGX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,040 mi
Last recorded101,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 XGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 101,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 92,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 85,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,402 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 79,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,939 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,290 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 64,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner most edge of treads

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passenger seat belt (5.2.2a)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear tail light lense damaged.

rear belts not checked, child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 24,348 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 21 Mar 2012 18,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,017 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 XGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

SK58 XGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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