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YX58 HFF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,933 mi
Last recorded121,933 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 HFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2026 121,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside 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 13 Oct 2025 120,341 miles

Both N/S tyres under inflated

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,037 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear noise ( when rotating wheel ).

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension rust.

coolant leak radiator.

oil leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,536 miles

Coolant leak radiator.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light and loose. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator

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

both outer sills corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2021 102,386 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak Suspect radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,730 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2020 97,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,323 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 87,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine misfire

Oil leak drain plug

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,943 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 82,941 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,410 miles

Front pads 90% worn

tyres all round on 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,056 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 65,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,711 miles

Attention to nearside/offside rear tyres uneven tread wear and surface cracks offside treaded area

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,668 miles

both rear discs slight lip

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear discs slight lip

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,886 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YX58 HFF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX58 HFF, 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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YX58 HFF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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