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PY58 AJO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,921 mi
Last recorded124,921 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 AJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 124,921 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,538 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides tie rod bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar corroded + bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar corroded + bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 92,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,307 miles

hand brake lever stiff to operate

nearside rear shocker outer cover insucure

Fail 16 Nov 2017 85,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

hand brake lever stiff to operate

nearside rear shocker outer cover insucure

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,216 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear signs of brake binding. not binding at time of test.

parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,969 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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PY58 AJO 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 PY58 AJO, 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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PY58 AJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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