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SM58 DBX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,534 mi
Last recorded107,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 DBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 107,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2026 107,526 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Offside front outer sill corroded to excess, not within a prescribed area

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle is corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle is corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,596 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 98,596 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 96,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front rack gaitor twisted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,625 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 90,608 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken in danger of riding off cup. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has delamination through characters. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round tread.( has had repair close to edge.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round inner tread. heavily scrubbed close to cords.cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2021 86,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 86,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 79,794 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,208 miles

nsf inner cv boot deteriorated (skoda part)

rear brake discs worn

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,908 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,911 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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SM58 DBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM58 DBX, 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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SM58 DBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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