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VU58 TKT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,323 mi
Last recorded173,323 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 TKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 173,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 171,813 miles

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

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

No read out given on emission test

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 169,496 miles

No read out given on emission test

Pass 3 Nov 2022 167,422 miles

front brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Fail 2 Nov 2022 167,418 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,615 miles

front brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Fail 28 Oct 2021 164,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,435 miles

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

No read out given on emission test

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

Pass 7 May 2019 159,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 159,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 136,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,181 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 106,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,901 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,861 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 TKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TKT, 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 TKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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