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AB08 BFK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,864 mi
Last recorded229,864 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 229,864 miles

brake discs rusty-noisy,oil leak/spill,passenger rear linkbar play,drivers front shocker top bearing notchy,drivers outer sill rusty,drivers front link bar rubber deteriorating

rear springs rusty,battery weak

Fail 11 Mar 2017 229,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine engine oil high (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs rusty-noisy,oil leak/spill,passenger rear linkbar play,drivers front shocker top bearing notchy,drivers outer sill rusty,drivers front link bar rubber deteriorating

rear springs rusty,battery weak

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 BFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 BFK registered?

AB08 BFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AB08 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BFK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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