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BF58 LYD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,517 mi
Last recorded191,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 191,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 173,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 173,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 156,078 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 139,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 120,515 miles

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

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

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

rear shock bumpstops split

Fail 4 Sep 2021 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear shock bumpstops split

Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,140 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,846 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,846 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,828 miles

front brake discs poor

n/s/r pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,302 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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BF58 LYD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LYD, 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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BF58 LYD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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