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YH58 HGD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 HGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 66,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 66,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,831 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 32,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 16,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,426 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 15,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,786 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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YH58 HGD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YH58 HGD, 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 YH58 HGD registered?

YH58 HGD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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