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AV58 HXU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,320 mi
Last recorded203,320 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 203,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2023 203,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 193,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 189,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 179,713 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective BOLT MISSING ON SUPORT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 169,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust securing mount bracket has a bolt missing but system still secure

nearside front coil spring slightly out of location at top detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2019 169,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust securing mount bracket has a bolt missing but system still secure

nearside front coil spring slightly out of location at top detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2018 153,404 miles

front windscreen has slight chips detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 4 Dec 2018 153,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front windscreen has slight chips detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 12 Dec 2017 135,586 miles

Front Undertray broken

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop detatched

Nearside Wiper perishing

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear bumpstop detatched

Fail 11 Dec 2017 135,556 miles

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

Front Undertray broken

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop detatched

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear bumpstop detatched

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,702 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,281 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,802 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 18,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HXU 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 68.4%.

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 AV58 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

AV58 HXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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