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BG08 YBS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,669 mi
Last recorded140,669 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

oil leak near engine block

Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play in a ball joint

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YBS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG08 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

BG08 YBS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 YBS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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