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SL58 YHZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

302,279 mi
Last recorded302,279 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 YHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 302,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 302,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 291,201 miles

Central Rear Inner Spare tyre defective no spare wheel ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody shields fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2018 291,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Spare tyre defective no spare wheel ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seatbelt casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody shields fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 272,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 237,525 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 237,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 198,717 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 198,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 157,029 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 124,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 103,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YHZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

SL58 YHZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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