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AK58 HGJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 134,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 89,334 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 89,334 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 77,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,123 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 48,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,747 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 HGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

AK58 HGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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