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AU58 XWD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 XWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,928 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,295 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 76,295 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,158 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,707 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 28,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,335 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 XWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU58 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

AU58 XWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is AU58 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 XWD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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