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SV58 OPY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

319,411 mi
Last recorded319,411 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 OPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 319,411 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 309,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 301,397 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 286,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 269,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 249,161 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 248,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 237,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 221,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 203,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 189,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 173,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 173,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 162,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 150,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 118,773 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 97,628 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 41,384 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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SV58 OPY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SV58 OPY, 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 SV58 OPY registered?

SV58 OPY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is SV58 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 OPY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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