AJ58 DAU

2008 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SKODA
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 February 2027 (238 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,880 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Skoda has 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 22,880 miles. While many issues were addressed, the sheer volume of recurring faults and the recent suspension failure warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 8,426 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage over its 18-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in brakes (Sep 2020, Feb 2026) and suspension (Feb 2026) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Multiple advisories for steering rack (Feb 2026) and subframe corrosion (Feb 2023) suggest significant upcoming repair costs.
  • Consistent pattern of suspension and steering advisories across 11 MOT tests points to chronic wear.
  • Recent major failure for suspension (Feb 2026) after years of advisories signals a reactive maintenance approach.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until February 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,426 mi/yr) for its 18-year lifespan is a positive indicator of light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Sep 2011: 22,880 mi PASSSep 2012: 28,365 mi PASSOct 2013: 34,439 mi PASSSep 2014: 38,995 mi PASSOct 2015: 43,500 mi PASSSep 2016: 47,065 mi PASSSep 2017: 50,652 mi FAILSep 2017: 50,909 mi PASSSep 2018: 63,793 mi PASSSep 2019: 77,652 mi PASSSep 2020: 90,595 mi FAILSep 2020: 90,730 mi PASSOct 2021: 104,521 mi PASSFeb 2023: 114,183 mi FAILFeb 2023: 114,183 mi PASSJan 2024: 128,328 mi PASSFeb 2025: 144,749 mi PASSFeb 2026: 152,654 mi FAILFeb 2026: 152,654 mi PASS153k88k23kSep 2011Feb 2026

MOT test history — 15/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2011 PASS 22,880 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 28,365 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 34,439 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 38,995 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 43,500 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 47,065 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 FAIL 50,652 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2017 PASS 50,909 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2018 PASS 63,793 mi
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2019 PASS 77,652 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 90,595 mi
ADVISORY undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect
ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount starting to perish
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both font lower arm rear bushs starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Sep 2020 PASS 90,730 mi
ADVISORY undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect
ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount starting to perish
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both font lower arm rear bushs starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2021 PASS 104,521 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bold Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 FAIL 114,183 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad friction material damaged
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Engine coolant low
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Feb 2023 PASS 114,183 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Engine coolant low
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jan 2024 PASS 128,328 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2025 PASS 144,749 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 FAIL 152,654 mi
MAJOR Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Feb 2026 PASS 152,654 mi
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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