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YG58 FNW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 FNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust sleeve/joint rusted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,267 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 73,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,445 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,906 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,049 miles

brakes low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 13,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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YG58 FNW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG58 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

YG58 FNW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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