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SL58 EBZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 148,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR SIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,817 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,120 miles

Advise surface corrosion to rear chassis but is not holed at this time

Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise surface corrosion to rear chassis but is not holed at this time

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 115,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre pipe and tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,787 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre's between 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

both front tyre's outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2016 88,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre's between 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre's outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,147 miles

exhaust centre sleeve broken

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre sleeve broken

Pass 31 May 2013 57,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,760 miles

Advise rear tyres worn inside edge

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 EBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL58 EBZ, 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 SL58 EBZ registered?

SL58 EBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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