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SY58 VNS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,969 mi
Last recorded149,969 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 149,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,588 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 131,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,187 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,776 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front bonnet release latch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Various underneath surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front bonnet release latch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ***strong advise*** Leaking Grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Various underneath surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,000 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on inner edge

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 VNS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

SY58 VNS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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