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SY58 VNO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,149 mi
Last recorded180,149 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 180,149 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 179,778 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 138,489 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 138,489 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,872 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 94,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,345 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 VNO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

SY58 VNO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is SY58 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 VNO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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