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BG08 HRZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,865 mi
Last recorded277,865 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 277,865 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 276,137 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 276,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 258,593 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak.

Fail 1 Jan 2016 258,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 225,422 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 225,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 191,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 156,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,540 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc wearing thin

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc wearing thin

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside steering arm

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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BG08 HRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 HRZ, 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 BG08 HRZ registered?

BG08 HRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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