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AF58 ZRZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,396 mi
Last recorded135,396 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 135,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 134,068 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 134,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 134,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 130,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,388 miles

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2016 94,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 82,417 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Oct 2015 82,417 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,967 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 72,967 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,496 miles

front no plate cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,496 miles

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

front no plate cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,492 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 ZRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

AF58 ZRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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