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AF58 OZJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 OZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 140,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 140,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 134,043 miles

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

Nearside Front sill outer getting soft

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 133,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front sill outer getting soft

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,381 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

rear bumper and offside rear light unit slight damage

rear sub frame rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Dec 2023 122,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working two out of four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front wishbone bushes perished

rear bumper and offside rear light unit slight damage

rear sub frame rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,294 miles

all tyres worn on edges

center exhuast sleeve rusty

child seats fitted in rear

engine oil leaks

front wishbone bushes perished

offside rear light unit damaged

rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,059 miles

center exhuast sleeve rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

oil leaks

slight damage to rear light units

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,685 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

center exhaust sleeve rusty

child seats fitted in rear

slight damage to rear light lens

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center exhaust sleeve rusty

child seats fitted in rear

offside rear tyre close to limits

slight damage to rear light lens

slight engine oil leak

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,688 miles

child seats fitted in rear

high level brake light incomplete

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2019 69,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted in rear

coolant level on min

high level brake light incomplete

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leak

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2017 47,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,340 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 23,561 miles

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

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 OZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF58 OZJ, 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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What year was AF58 OZJ registered?

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

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