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ST58 DXS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,024 mi
Last recorded240,024 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 DXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 240,024 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 240,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 232,594 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp/sleeve corroded

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 28,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust centre clamp/sleeve corroded

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 1 May 2014 225,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 225,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 217,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside light cluster cracked but no white light showing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 165,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,544 miles

oil leak from off side front

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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ST58 DXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 ST58 DXS, 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 ST58 DXS registered?

ST58 DXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is ST58 DXS safe to buy?

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