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AJ58 CXG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,604 mi
Last recorded135,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 CXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 127,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,940 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,323 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,323 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 85,200 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,687 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front washer jet

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,797 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,650 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,946 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 CXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ58 CXG, 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 AJ58 CXG registered?

AJ58 CXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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