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YT58 UWM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 UWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 135,755 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,429 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,232 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,197 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Cracks in tread area on both tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,543 miles

Front Cracks in tread area on both tyres

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,543 miles

Front Cracks in tread area on both tyres

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted (1.8)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,267 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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 16,766 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 UWM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

YT58 UWM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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