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AF58 PKJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,309 mi
Last recorded144,309 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 PKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,309 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 144,301 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,312 miles

Central x2 exhaust clamps rusting badly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm in centre and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm in centre and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 104,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,900 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 98,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 60,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,614 miles

n/s/r tyre low

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 PKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

AF58 PKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is AF58 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 PKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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