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AJ58 WUU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 WUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,190 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,190 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Middle to front section mounting clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2018 87,507 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,258 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs worn, pads appear low

Rear foot brake release poor

Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 22,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WUU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

AJ58 WUU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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