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VO58 EDR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

224,098 mi
Last recorded224,098 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 EDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 224,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 223,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 193,787 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 192,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 139,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 139,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 112,229 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

o/s/f headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 14 May 2014 109,471 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 107,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,081 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,786 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)

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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VO58 EDR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VO58 EDR, 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 VO58 EDR registered?

VO58 EDR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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