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YR58 NVA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,145 mi
Last recorded145,145 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 NVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 145,145 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 140,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 140,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 131,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn unevevnly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn unevevnly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,106 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,014 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,299 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,848 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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YR58 NVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR58 NVA, 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 YR58 NVA registered?

YR58 NVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 NVA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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