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AK58 EJV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 112,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing and worn slightly unevenly (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing and worn slightly unevenly (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 24 Sep 2026 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Sep 2025 109,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,759 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 94,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,396 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 69,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot is perishing.

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,903 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has wear to its outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front tyre has wear to its outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,535 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear parking brake lever pulled forward slightly

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,744 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has perrishing to sidewalls and tred.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,006 miles

Nearside rear park lever not fully returning home to caliper

Nearside rear tyre perishing with circumfrential cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear park lever not fully returning home to caliper

Nearside rear tyre perishing with circumfrential cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,266 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 5 Oct 2011 23,903 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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AK58 EJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AK58 EJV, 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 AK58 EJV registered?

AK58 EJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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