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AO58 MJJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 MJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

general surface corrosion to car underbody,inner and outer sills,subframes front and rear and various mechanical components

Fail 25 Nov 2019 101,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault light illuminated on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

general surface corrosion to car underbody,inner and outer sills,subframes front and rear and various mechanical components

service due spanner light on

temperature warning light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,982 miles

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front mirror housing and indicator damaged but operating ok

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 8 Oct 2018 98,982 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp rusted through and exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front mirror housing and indicator damaged but operating ok

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,059 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,110 miles

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

both rear light units cracked no white light showing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,981 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,281 miles

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

both rear shock bump stops deteriated

damage to o/s/r cill not resulting in seriuosly weakening structure

Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,281 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shock bump stops deteriated

damage to o/s/r cill not resulting in seriuosly weakening structure

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,331 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 35,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AO58 MJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AO58 MJJ, 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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AO58 MJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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