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AO58 UAD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,087 mi
Last recorded144,087 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 144,087 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 17 Feb 2025 140,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,971 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 137,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,962 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Fail 13 Feb 2023 132,952 miles

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,019 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS DUST CVERS INSECURE

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

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,118 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,270 miles

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,974 miles

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,279 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,722 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,505 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 50,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,442 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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AO58 UAD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO58 UAD, 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 AO58 UAD registered?

AO58 UAD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AO58 UAD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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