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AJ58 DWX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 103,041 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms offside and nearside rear console mounting bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor in brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 57,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,744 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 50,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,677 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,990 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 33,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 23,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in front tyres and worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,979 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 DWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

AJ58 DWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AJ58 DWX safe to buy?

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