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YG58 SHX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,442 mi
Last recorded202,442 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 SHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 202,442 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 192,727 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 192,689 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective antiroll link rod lower bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective antiroll link rod lower bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2024 183,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 178,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody covers

Fail 2 Aug 2023 178,550 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underbody covers

Pass 2 Sep 2022 160,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,036 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,023 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,236 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,651 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 54,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,375 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 SHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

YG58 SHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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