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AK58 EJJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

263,905 mi
Last recorded263,905 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 263,905 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 250,085 miles

All underbody rear slightly corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe from nearside to offside slight corrosionApparent under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear from flexy hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very slight stone chips, advise repair before winter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 249,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Underfloor guard (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forwardmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding After parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All underbody rear slightly corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe from nearside to offside slight corrosionApparent under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear from flexy hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very slight stone chips, advise repair before winter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 237,662 miles

Center highline brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 226,377 miles

Nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2017 219,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bump stops deteriorated both sides

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 211,127 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 211,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 198,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 179,781 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 179,771 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak [oil filler cap missing]

Pass 21 Sep 2013 145,839 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 117,105 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear inner pads can not be viwed

Pass 29 Sep 2012 117,105 miles

rear inner pads can not be viwed

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK58 EJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 AK58 EJJ, 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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AK58 EJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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