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AB08 BFT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,220 mi
Last recorded231,220 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 May 2019 231,220 miles

nearside cv gaiter slightly perished

offside headlamp on lower limit

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 19 May 2018 218,166 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split but stioll wiper blade split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 205,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 13 May 2016 192,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 175,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 158,327 miles

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

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)

No print out was produced due to low emissions

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

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 10 May 2013 144,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 118,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 90,724 miles

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

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 BFT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFT, 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 BFT registered?

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

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