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AJ58 DBZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

296,884 mi
Last recorded296,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 296,884 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 296,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working lower outer (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 252,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 204,664 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 204,654 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 153,963 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 153,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,138 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,436 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 54,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

AJ58 DBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is AJ58 DBZ safe to buy?

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