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YP58 KZW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,817 mi
Last recorded171,817 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 KZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 171,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 171,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 165,852 miles

Front Inner nearside and offside [slight wear on inner edges]

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil on undertray

Pass 23 May 2024 162,435 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 152,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 152,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 144,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2021 133,037 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 133,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 125,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 125,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre is split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 116,191 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 103,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 90,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,375 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 77,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 74,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 68,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,229 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 58,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,164 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,164 miles

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

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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YP58 KZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP58 KZW, 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 YP58 KZW registered?

YP58 KZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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