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YT58 UWU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 UWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

the vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 64,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,180 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 63,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,686 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,119 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 58,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater lense damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,225 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,168 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,815 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 UWU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT58 UWU registered?

YT58 UWU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is YT58 UWU safe to buy?

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