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YJ58 ORO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

195,101 mi
Last recorded195,101 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 ORO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 195,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 193,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both frt discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Rr discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 193,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/50-17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 193,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/50-17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 178,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 176,885 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 151,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2019 121,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 121,457 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 99,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 75,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 73,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 66,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 65,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,244 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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YJ58 ORO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJ58 ORO, 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 YJ58 ORO registered?

YJ58 ORO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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