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AJ58 DXA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,319 mi
Last recorded171,319 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 171,319 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroeded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 166,586 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear / arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 162,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 162,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 146,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 133,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,967 miles

Nearside Rear isofix child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wearing/losing shape on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 123,967 miles

Nearside Rear isofix child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wearing/losing shape on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,753 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,890 miles

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

isofix child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Very minor play in both rear lower suspension bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,133 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,704 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,010 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 DXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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