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AU58 VSZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,856 mi
Last recorded123,856 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 123,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure lens damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 104,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 93,096 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face.

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

Offside side repeater lense cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is derteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre is derteriorated

Offside Front Tyre is derteriorated

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre is derteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,476 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,800 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated

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

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,974 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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AU58 VSZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU58 VSZ, 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 AU58 VSZ registered?

AU58 VSZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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