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YT58 OGX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,466 mi
Last recorded183,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 OGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 183,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 169,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general rear suspension bushes perishing/components rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2017 157,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking around circumference

general rear suspension bushes perishing but no excessive movement

general rear suspension components rusty

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2017 157,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking around circumference

general rear suspension bushes perishing but no excessive movement

general rear suspension components rusty

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,419 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriating but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2016 145,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriating but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,489 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 134,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not regested

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,089 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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YT58 OGX 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 YT58 OGX, 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 YT58 OGX registered?

YT58 OGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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