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AB08 BDX

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

441,556 mi
Last recorded441,556 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 441,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 410,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 383,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 345,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 301,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 260,257 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 260,230 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 214,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 214,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 175,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 87,534 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AB08 BDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB08 BDX, 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 AB08 BDX registered?

AB08 BDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is AB08 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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