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YJ58 OSD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,995 mi
Last recorded190,995 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 190,995 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 12 Aug 2025 190,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Aug 2024 179,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 163,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 162,685 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Aug 2022 147,650 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 8 Mar 2021 128,655 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 128,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at wheel arch 30cm from seatbelt anchorage point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,737 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,418 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 OSD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

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

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