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AJ58 DBU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,049 mi
Last recorded168,049 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 168,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 21 Apr 2018 168,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,911 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 122,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some component's

Fail 20 Apr 2016 122,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some component's

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,840 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 84,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,196 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,544 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 41,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

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 DBU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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