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FX58 AEY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,988 mi
Last recorded191,988 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 AEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 191,988 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front strut casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 191,979 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front strut casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 182,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 174,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 165,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 146,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,618 miles

road test carried out for brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2020 139,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,970 miles

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

Slight under body corrosion

Under body covers fitted

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Feb 2018 134,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,038 miles

trigger point not met and unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,483 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

offside side repeater barely working

road test carried out for brake test

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs worn & pads getting low.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic sills fitted.

Tested in wet conditions.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,069 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,257 miles

vehicle in dirty condition

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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FX58 AEY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX58 AEY, 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 FX58 AEY registered?

FX58 AEY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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