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AF58 PHJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

242,884 mi
Last recorded242,884 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 242,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 223,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 207,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 188,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 174,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2016 174,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 169,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 169,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,247 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 150,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 97,774 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 51,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 PHJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

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

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