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YF58 DHD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

250,704 mi
Last recorded250,704 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 DHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 250,704 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 250,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 246,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 237,911 miles

slight play in ns steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2018 237,802 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2016 175,482 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 143,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,424 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 117,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,350 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,229 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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YF58 DHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF58 DHD, 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 YF58 DHD registered?

YF58 DHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is YF58 DHD safe to buy?

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