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BD08 OLN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,595 mi
Last recorded74,595 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 OLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,595 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 74,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety and on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,510 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear door glass missing and covered with clear sheet

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear door glass/window missing

Fail 2 Sep 2020 66,929 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear door glass/window missing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,873 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated & brake pads warning light (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre both edges worn

Offside Rear outer edge worn

both front tyre worn bold inner wall

o/s/r plastic cover loose

small cracks in o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2019 62,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated & brake pads warning light (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre both edges worn

Offside Rear outer edge worn

both front tyre worn bold inner wall

o/s/r plastic cover loose

small cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,058 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f worn both edges

small sticker n/s/f wind screen

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 51,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f worn both edges

small sticker n/s/f wind screen

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 25,508 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 19,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 13,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2011 13,624 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OLN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLN, 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 BD08 OLN registered?

BD08 OLN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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