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AF58 OVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,597 mi
Last recorded165,597 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 OVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 165,597 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 156,213 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 138,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly discoloured and intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 138,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly discoloured and intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,883 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,915 miles

Childs seats fitted to n/side rear and n/ side front seat belts.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Childs seats fitted to n/side rear and n/ side front seat belts.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,954 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre small cut to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake lever stiff in operation

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,127 miles

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts within tread pattern

park brake lever stiff in operation

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,799 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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AF58 OVP 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 75%.

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 AF58 OVP, 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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AF58 OVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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