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VU58 TNF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,070 mi
Last recorded171,070 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 171,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,515 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,045 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 9 Jul 2019 128,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 17 Apr 2018 126,589 miles

engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 16 Apr 2018 126,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,205 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,125 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 57,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,347 miles

under body covers not allow full inspection ???

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 TNF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

VU58 TNF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is VU58 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 TNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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