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AF58 PCU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,399 mi
Last recorded215,399 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 215,399 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 183,433 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 183,431 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 173,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 173,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 156,801 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 156,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 143,806 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 129,133 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 114,274 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn low

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre on 2mm tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 102,086 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 91,601 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 75,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2010 63,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 47,076 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 PCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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