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SL58 EBN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,435 mi
Last recorded126,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 126,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,223 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion rear suspension components and subframe

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

advise attention n/s front fog lamp

advise further securing exhaust shield

corrosion rear suspension components and subframe

Pass 29 Mar 2024 85,429 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,456 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (rear bush cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car corroding various points

coolant level low

middle exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 82,433 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (rear bush cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car corroding various points

coolant level low

middle exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,101 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 76,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,880 miles

deteriorated rear suspension rubber bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

deteriorated rear suspension rubber bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,075 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,277 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

front tyre walls heavily cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

front tyre walls heavily cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,939 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,229 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 52,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,664 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,782 miles

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

damage bodywork n/s front bumper and rear bumper

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,507 miles

NS headlamp slightly out of alingnment

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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SL58 EBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL58 EBN, 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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SL58 EBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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