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SL58 UVX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

278,235 mi
Last recorded278,235 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 UVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 278,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 270,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 263,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 257,624 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 257,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 238,297 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 238,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 223,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 220,541 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 220,272 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 201,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 200,352 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 200,342 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 180,431 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 180,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 158,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 158,041 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 135,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 114,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Emissions just passed 1.5 limit

Rear Window washers inopperative

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,445 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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SL58 UVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

SL58 UVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is SL58 UVX safe to buy?

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