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BD08 UGW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,219 mi
Last recorded242,219 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 242,219 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 242,209 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 234,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 227,216 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear Flexi Hoses By Rear Axle Beam (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 218,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 211,043 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 203,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 203,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2014 191,726 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 191,721 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 185,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 185,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 178,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 178,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 169,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 159,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 146,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 129,771 miles

n/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 20 May 2011 107,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,727 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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