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YY58 TDZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,489 mi
Last recorded178,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 TDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 178,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2020 166,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 158,793 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 158,786 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 158,673 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 153,257 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,834 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 119,834 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres are worn on inner edge close to legal limit and are stepped

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,909 miles

N/S/F REPEATER LENSE CRACKED

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN O/S/R WHEEL

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO DOG CAGE

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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YY58 TDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY58 TDZ, 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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YY58 TDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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