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VU58 ORA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,709 mi
Last recorded156,709 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 ORA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 156,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 133,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 118,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

fuel filter housing corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,143 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,142 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,025 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,025 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,149 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 ORA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

VU58 ORA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is VU58 ORA safe to buy?

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