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YT58 UWB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,696 mi
Last recorded136,696 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 136,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 132,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 125,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,803 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth sports pedal fitted (metal) (1.1.2 (c))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour blue drl (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around osf driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,735 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,662 miles

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

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

low emission to clean to test

Fail 6 Feb 2018 108,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

low emission to clean to test

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,242 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,626 miles

both rear tyres low inner edges,n/s/r just legal

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

nearside front tyre inner wall has a cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,718 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

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

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

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn/scrubbing

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 UWB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

YT58 UWB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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