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AJ58 HCP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 94,184 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,824 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 89,824 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 75,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread ply almost visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,473 miles

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2021 70,473 miles

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

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,324 miles

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

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

unable to check rear seats and belts car full up

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged and tyre sliced

Fail 13 Jun 2019 59,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure wrong type of headlight fitted (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure wrong type of headlight fitted (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged and tyre sliced

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both sides rear tyre slight worn (5.2.3 (e))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,722 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,284 miles

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

Nearside Front tread depth down to 3mm

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 33,165 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face pitted and scored

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,969 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3m perished outter sidewall and slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre on 3m perished and cracking outter sidewall.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,594 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 HCP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

AJ58 HCP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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