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YG58 FNU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,337 mi
Last recorded164,337 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 FNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 164,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 164,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working side mirror indicators (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working side mirror indicators (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 132,118 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wheel caps fitted/under trays fitted/ubcc

Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,118 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wheel caps fitted/under trays fitted/ubcc

Fail 25 Oct 2014 110,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,942 miles

o/s/f slight play in inner rack

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,181 miles

n/s/f shocker has mist on it

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 FNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

YG58 FNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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