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AF58 PJV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,210 mi
Last recorded157,210 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 PJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 157,210 miles

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

n/s/f/ light cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 103,347 miles

headlamp intensity slightly reduced. ( both )

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 97,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,697 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,319 miles

N/S/R shock bump stop split

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,158 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 40,131 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,064 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 PJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

AF58 PJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2008.

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