CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO58 EDL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 EDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall, scrubbed due to kirbing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall, scrubbed due to kirbing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,489 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil is out of the lower mounting pan and is jammed against the anti roll bar link rod upper ball joint. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,268 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread pattern. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder and showing signs of micro cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens holed and emits a white light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder and showing signs of micro cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,974 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO58 EDL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO58 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO58 EDL?

You can check the full history of VO58 EDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO58 EDL registered?

VO58 EDL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is VO58 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO58 EDL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO58 EDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO58 EDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.