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VU58 SKF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,634 mi
Last recorded168,634 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 SKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 168,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded both sides covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,107 miles

Brake pad warning light on display, all brake pads look ok but unable to see rear inner pads.

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside and bushes deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16, advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre on wear markers and scrubbing around inner tread 205/55/16

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,199 miles

Both front arms rear bushes deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components general corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2024 155,199 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front arms rear bushes deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components general corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,158 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides on brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components general corrosion also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 142,450 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,770 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 49,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,615 miles

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

front disc's worn

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 SKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SKF, 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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VU58 SKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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