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AV58 FWY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,197 mi
Last recorded36,197 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 36,197 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 36,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 33,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 32,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 29,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 26,081 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 24,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 22,232 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,404 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,147 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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AV58 FWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 AV58 FWY, 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 AV58 FWY registered?

AV58 FWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AV58 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 FWY 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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