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SP58 OTX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,325 mi
Last recorded182,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 OTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 182,325 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,916 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both sills corroded

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

exhaust centre section clamps corroded

exhaust heatsheild corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper skirt damaged

nearside door corroded

oil sweat at offside rear shock absorber

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight brake bind at both front brakes

slight play at offside rear anti roll bar droplink

sweat at nearside front cv gaiter

Fail 18 Jun 2019 167,805 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front brake discs are pitted

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both sills corroded

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

exhaust centre section clamps corroded

exhaust heatsheild corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper skirt damaged

nearside door corroded

oil sweat at offside rear shock absorber

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight brake bind at both front brakes

slight play at offside rear anti roll bar droplink

sweat at nearside front cv gaiter

Pass 24 May 2018 154,844 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 154,844 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 138,079 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 138,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 121,672 miles

Nearside Front STRUT SLIGHT MISTING

Offside Front STRUT SLIGHT MISTING

Pass 26 May 2015 104,409 miles

n/s.front.strut.slight.misting,off,oil

Pass 25 May 2014 82,873 miles
Fail 25 May 2014 82,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,403 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,090 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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SP58 OTX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP58 OTX, 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 SP58 OTX registered?

SP58 OTX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is SP58 OTX safe to buy?

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