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YJ58 OSK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,371 mi
Last recorded120,371 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,371 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat bottom cushion missing, seat folded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,423 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing please keep checked (5.2.4a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment on rock test (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing please keep checked (5.2.4a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,021 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 101,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,998 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,576 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,095 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 OSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OSK, 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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How do I check the history of YJ58 OSK?

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What year was YJ58 OSK registered?

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

Is YJ58 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ58 OSK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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