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YD58 BHU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 105,611 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,914 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 90,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 85,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,194 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 66,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,689 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken but can be open from inside (passenger door inside)

Fail 27 Sep 2018 63,689 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle broken but can be open from inside (passenger door inside)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,279 miles

puncture o/s/f tyre

splits in both tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 23,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YD58 BHU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD58 BHU, 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 YD58 BHU registered?

YD58 BHU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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