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AF58 PFU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,009 mi
Last recorded247,009 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 PFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 247,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 224,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 203,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 179,501 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2016 179,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear lamp has a bulb inoperative but has other laghts working

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt seats folded and goods on seat

Fail 22 Jul 2015 157,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear lamp has a bulb inoperative but has other laghts working

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt seats folded and goods on seat

Pass 19 Aug 2014 137,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,450 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,361 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 31 Aug 2011 84,403 miles

Nearside 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 PFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

AF58 PFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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