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PY58 AJU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,130 mi
Last recorded182,130 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 AJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 182,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow ball removed

Fail 24 Nov 2020 182,129 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 173,588 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 173,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 157,223 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 157,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,799 miles

Offside Rear o/s rear wing edge taped up no sharp edges

engine cover & under tray fitted front to rear , not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2017 134,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre tred cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s inner tred down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear o/s rear wing edge taped up no sharp edges

engine cover & under tray fitted front to rear , not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,373 miles

Advise engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Front Advise both front tyres abnormal wear on insides of tyre,

Offside Rear Advise gaffer tape on wheel arch but not sharp edges at time of test,

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r bumper corner is taped up

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,652 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,560 miles

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

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

both rear tyres very very lumpy tread inner edge

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 AJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY58 AJU, 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 PY58 AJU registered?

PY58 AJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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