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AF58 OXV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

318,786 mi
Last recorded318,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 OXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 318,786 miles

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

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

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

Various suspension bushes perished and deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Feb 2023 311,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 303,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 296,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 291,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 286,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 286,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 279,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 273,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 260,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 225,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 202,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 180,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,440 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,014 miles

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

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

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 OXV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OXV, 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 AF58 OXV registered?

AF58 OXV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is AF58 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 OXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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