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YC58 PHF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,805 mi
Last recorded184,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 PHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 184,805 miles

REAR AXLE RUSTY

Fail 2 Oct 2026 184,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR AXLE RUSTY

Pass 13 Oct 2025 174,064 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 174,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame getting rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2024 160,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame getting rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 138,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,753 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,026 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping inside edges

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,024 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepping inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,505 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,867 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside

o/s/f tyre cracking on inside and outside

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,135 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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YC58 PHF 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 77.3%.

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 YC58 PHF, 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 YC58 PHF registered?

YC58 PHF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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