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YJ58 OSL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,200 mi
Last recorded131,200 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 2 mm + inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,855 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,121 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,652 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 88,652 miles

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

advise o/s and n/s bottom arms bushers wearing a little

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,222 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,647 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 OSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

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

Is YJ58 OSL safe to buy?

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