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AJ58 DCO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

253,386 mi
Last recorded253,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 253,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 253,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Bolt holding brake hose bracket to leg sheared and held on with cable tie. (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 236,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 220,922 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 207,848 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 207,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 185,058 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 185,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,623 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 164,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 145,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,491 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 DCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

AJ58 DCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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