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YG58 EAP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,877 mi
Last recorded89,877 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 EAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 89,877 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 89,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,365 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 83,365 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 80,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 80,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,133 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

REAR PADS GETTING LOW REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,277 miles

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,277 miles

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

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 3 May 2018 66,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,505 miles

Engine cover loose.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,731 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,733 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,733 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 18 Jul 2012 14,194 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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YG58 EAP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG58 EAP, 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 YG58 EAP registered?

YG58 EAP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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