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BD08 LZF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,632 mi
Last recorded145,632 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 145,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,132 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 142,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 141,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 139,043 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished Very slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 139,043 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished Very slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,252 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,428 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,372 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads have approx.20% left, and discs worn.

rear brake pads have approx.10% left, and discs worn.

rear wiper blade worn/split.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,608 miles

Tread depth of o/s/front tyre 2mm, n/s/front 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet rod plastic support bracket broken.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet rod plastic support bracket broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,729 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 32,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD08 LZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD08 LZF, 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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BD08 LZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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