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YD58 VWS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,515 mi
Last recorded116,515 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear park brake effort lower than the offside rear

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 111,690 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,697 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 106,697 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,033 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 102,033 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,148 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 97,129 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,189 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,144 miles

high level brake light not working.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,941 miles

high level brake light inop pass advice

Pass 13 May 2016 80,501 miles

high level brake light not working.

Pass 14 May 2015 76,578 miles

high level brake light not working.

rear tyres lumpy tread.

Pass 22 May 2014 73,501 miles

high level brake light not working.

Fail 22 May 2014 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

high level brake light not working.

Pass 20 May 2013 68,854 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 68,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 64,898 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 64,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,167 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 52,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VWS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YD58 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

YD58 VWS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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