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AB08 BDY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,230 mi
Last recorded174,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 174,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 168,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 156,963 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 156,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 149,314 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 149,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 134,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 attention required (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 122,802 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 122,800 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 106,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 95,241 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 85,106 miles

rear bump stops in poor condition

undertray broken and hanging down

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor

object hanging off interior mirror

Pass 23 May 2012 85,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor

object hanging off interior mirror

rear bump stops in poor condition

undertray broken and hanging down

Pass 7 May 2011 63,785 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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AB08 BDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 BDY, 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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AB08 BDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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