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AJ58 CYW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,081 mi
Last recorded103,081 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 CYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 96,933 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,034 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,686 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine under tray slightly loose and fixing broken

rear wiper not working

slight coolant leak

Fail 15 Nov 2018 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine under tray slightly loose and fixing broken

rear wiper not working

slight coolant leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,162 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake squeak & fluctuating

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,898 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,898 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,249 miles

brake wear lead light on

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,714 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 CYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

AJ58 CYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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