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SY58 LBN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,792 mi
Last recorded112,792 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 LBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,792 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2024 112,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underbody coved in under seal

Fail 25 Sep 2023 106,595 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underbody coved in under seal

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,154 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear left (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,109 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,335 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 69,557 miles

Offside Rear road wheel has a slight bind when jacked up but not showing in R.B.T.

fuel filter housing covered in grease.

localized corrosion to underside of vehicle(rear subframe and chassis).

Fail 27 Aug 2018 69,511 miles

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

Offside Rear road wheel has a slight bind when jacked up but not showing in R.B.T.

fuel filter housing covered in grease.

localized corrosion to underside of vehicle(rear subframe and chassis).

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,412 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Fuel filter housing top corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,412 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Fuel filter housing top corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,689 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,890 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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SY58 LBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY58 LBN, 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 SY58 LBN registered?

SY58 LBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SY58 LBN safe to buy?

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