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SL58 RLO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,913 mi
Last recorded192,913 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 192,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 189,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 185,880 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres in poor condition slightly out of shape inside edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished not resulting in any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 185,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside side wall very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres in poor condition slightly out of shape inside edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished not resulting in any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 177,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,379 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 156,420 miles

corrosion in rear subframe, exhaust , and centre exhaust clamp

lip on inner edges of front discs ,pads look low -limited vision

weep from nearside front shock absorber

Fail 4 Sep 2019 156,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in rear subframe, exhaust , and centre exhaust clamp

lip on inner edges of front discs ,pads look low -limited vision

weep from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 29 Aug 2018 144,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 131,743 miles

Slight Bind From Nearside Rear Brake

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,910 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust boot broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 86,639 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,274 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,719 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre & smooth on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,686 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished & low on edge (225/40/ZR18)

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 RLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL58 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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