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AF58 PVZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,969 mi
Last recorded152,969 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 PVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,969 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 152,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,992 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 129,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,271 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,797 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear minor perishing

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

Rear bump stops brocken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,720 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop brocken

Offside Rear bump stop deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop brocken

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,793 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop brocken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,228 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,405 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 PVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

AF58 PVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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