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SL58 YJC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,671 mi
Last recorded134,671 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 YJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,671 miles

All of the rear end on the underneath of the vehicle is corroding but nothing is seriously weakened.

Both outer sills at the front are right on the limit for corrosion.

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges right on the limit due to under inflation and starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight aim is right on the limit.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges right on the limit due to under inflation and starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,961 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner The front inner brake pads are looking like they are getting low but not able to get a good look. Advise closer inspection!

Many parts of the underneath of the vehicle front and rear are starting to corrode quite badly.

Offside Rear Slight crack on the lamp.

The front sill on both sides of the vehicle are getting near the limit for corrosion. Advise sorting!

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,459 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,646 miles

Front Both front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,268 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,872 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 35,872 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,341 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 YJC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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