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AM58 EJD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,856 mi
Last recorded190,856 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 EJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 190,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal has wood block attached

Fail 4 May 2023 190,856 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal has wood block attached

Pass 14 Apr 2022 177,181 miles

front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 8 Apr 2021 163,146 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 155,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,570 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 144,570 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 133,359 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

both rear brake disc's slightly grooved

Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,960 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,960 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,396 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,395 miles

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

sounds like turbo hose split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 134,091 miles

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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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AM58 EJD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM58 EJD, 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 AM58 EJD registered?

AM58 EJD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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