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FX58 AKY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear corrossion underside suspension/subframe

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 116,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,269 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 102,266 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,841 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,991 miles

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

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

under body / rear subframe corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,694 miles

Center exhaust sleeve corroded

Front arm rear bushes worn

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,651 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,555 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,368 miles

rear tyres showing cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres showing cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,031 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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FX58 AKY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX58 AKY, 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 AKY registered?

FX58 AKY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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