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AF58 YOW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

301,811 mi
Last recorded301,811 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 301,811 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 270,500 miles

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but secure

Fail 11 May 2018 270,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but secure

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 237,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 200,406 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 200,406 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 170,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 113,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,842 miles

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 YOW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

AF58 YOW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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