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VU58 MMX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,162 mi
Last recorded91,162 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 91,162 miles

front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,471 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 90,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 89,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,217 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 87,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,780 miles

rear tyres slightly misshapen

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,156 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,996 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,685 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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VU58 MMX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VU58 MMX, 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 VU58 MMX registered?

VU58 MMX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is VU58 MMX safe to buy?

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