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AF58 PGU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,997 mi
Last recorded105,997 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 PGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 100,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,625 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,780 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 33,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,620 miles

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

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 PGU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

AF58 PGU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is AF58 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 PGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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