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YE58 GZN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,042 mi
Last recorded194,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 GZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 194,042 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 192,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 189,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 186,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 181,135 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 181,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 177,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 174,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 171,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 165,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 162,492 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,492 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 147,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 135,015 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 119,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 119,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,514 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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YE58 GZN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE58 GZN, 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 YE58 GZN registered?

YE58 GZN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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