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YT58 OJB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,141 mi
Last recorded179,141 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 OJB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 179,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 172,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 164,167 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 164,164 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 154,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 145,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,312 miles

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

both front discs pitted and lipped

engine managment light on

offside front tyre becoming low on tread and sidewall cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not ajusting down (1.8)

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

both front discs pitted and lipped

engine managment light on

offside front tyre becoming low on tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/dip beam slightly dim

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,008 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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YT58 OJB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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