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BD08 OLO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,107 mi
Last recorded182,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 182,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 346,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 335,821 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 335,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 329,160 miles

Nearside Front door damage

Park brake on limit, may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 309,071 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 303,593 miles

slight sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2016 269,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 254,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 224,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 176,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2013 175,878 miles

brake service

front brake discs are scored

near side rear tyre is low on the both edges of tread

Fail 20 Mar 2013 175,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

brake service

front brake discs are scored

near side rear tyre is low on the both edges of tread

off side rear brake disc is worn and discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2012 121,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

brake service

rear axle bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 121,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake service

rear axle bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,586 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,561 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,452 miles

brake service

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Fail 19 Mar 2011 84,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake service

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 38,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 38,167 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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BD08 OLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OLO, 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 OLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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