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AF58 PDZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,871 mi
Last recorded96,871 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 PDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp deteriorating allowing slight exhaust gas leak. also rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split not preventing dirt ingress and grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split letting grease out and not preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower control arm front bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp deteriorating allowing slight exhaust gas leak. also rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,209 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,570 miles

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,802 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,802 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,736 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,092 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 PDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

AF58 PDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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