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BF58 LXK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,393 mi
Last recorded82,393 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 82,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,439 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 69,448 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,255 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,605 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,604 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,874 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,773 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,199 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,423 miles

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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BF58 LXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF58 LXK, 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 BF58 LXK registered?

BF58 LXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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