2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SA58 XKH
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 239,836 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA58 XKH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2022
- 239,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 XKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (SA58 XKH) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively moving too slowly (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
SA58 XKH Mileage History
- 11/05/2022239,836 mi
- 16/05/2022239,836 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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