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SP58 XJM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

316,739 mi
Last recorded316,739 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 316,739 miles

slight damage to offside and nearside sills

Pass 13 Feb 2014 261,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 261,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 204,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 156,009 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 155,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 153,544 miles

both sill damaged

caliper slide covers missing

induction pipe rubbing on drive shaft

light scratch on windscreen

nearside wheel arch liner missing

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak from engine

spare tyre flat

tyre size 195/65/15

Fail 10 Oct 2011 153,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sills damaged

engine light on

induction pipe rubbing against driveshaft

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f wheel arch liner missing

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear brakes discs corroded

spare tyre flat

tyre size 195/65r15

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,221 miles

offside and nearside front sill to floor damaged

rear brake pads starting to show signs of wear

small cuts in alt belt

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,752 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 XJM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

SP58 XJM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SP58 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 XJM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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