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AJ58 CVA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,203 mi
Last recorded175,203 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 CVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 175,203 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 175,130 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 157,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear of car corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 157,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear of car corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 134,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,394 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,680 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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AJ58 CVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ58 CVA, 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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AJ58 CVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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