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YJ58 ORW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 142,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 142,170 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,013 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 142,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill within 30cm of rear axle trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 137,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 133,129 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 121,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 121,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge. Alignment check required.

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter not permanently clipped to pot joint.

Offside Front Tyre wearing excessively on outer edge. Urgent attention required as further wear could shortly expose cords.

Fail 31 Mar 2018 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge. Alignment check required.

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter not permanently clipped to pot joint.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing excessively on outer edge. Urgent attention required as further wear could shortly expose cords.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,549 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,210 miles

Front both tyres on 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,579 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,389 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 76,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,713 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,599 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 ORW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ58 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

YJ58 ORW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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