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SY58 VNR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,414 mi
Last recorded130,414 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sills have applied protection

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 120,971 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 120,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,000 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

Rear of vehicle underneath rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,919 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,070 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 VNR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SY58 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

SY58 VNR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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