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VX58 VDK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 108,092 miles

HandBrake Travel High

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 108,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate =0.5 Limit = 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 106,469 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 103,784 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops damaged.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,676 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops damaged.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,246 miles

Chip in screen but not affecting view to the road.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,048 miles

both rear s/absorber covers adrift

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

tmps light on

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,316 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S outer is at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S outer is at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,928 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge (225/40/18)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge (225/40/18)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,012 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and perished (225/40/18)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,450 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,356 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,737 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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VX58 VDK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VX58 VDK, 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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VX58 VDK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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