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AF58 ZNS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

291,450 mi
Last recorded291,450 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ZNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 291,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 291,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 251,372 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 251,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 246,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 213,999 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 213,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 189,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 189,799 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,421 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 143,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,591 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 ZNS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZNS, 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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AF58 ZNS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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