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YT58 UOJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,682 mi
Last recorded186,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 UOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 186,682 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 186,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 176,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 170,065 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 170,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,551 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 141,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,500 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 126,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,169 miles

nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

vehicle only just passed parking brake efficiency test 17%

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,440 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Driver's sun visor clip broken but not affecting the security of the sun visor

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's sun visor clip broken but not affecting the security of the sun visor

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,736 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres have light cracking.

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 UOJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT58 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

YT58 UOJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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