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VU58 SJV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 SJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,544 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,741 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 96,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,342 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

OSF seatbelt catch casing damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 95,337 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS and OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

OSF seatbelt catch casing damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS and OS rear

Drivers seatbelt catch casing damaged

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged And housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF and the NSR

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder

OSF seatbelt catch,cover,damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2020 92,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF and the NSR

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF seatbelt catch,cover,damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,370 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

both rear indicators starting to show white

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,632 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,632 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,199 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS are also perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,199 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS are also perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished along tread pattern

Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished along tread pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,518 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 SJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU58 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

VU58 SJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 SJV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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