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BG58 EOF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

214,917 mi
Last recorded214,917 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 214,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Repair work covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2026 214,915 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 211,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 207,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 202,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 198,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 194,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 191,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 187,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 184,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 174,364 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 174,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 172,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inspection covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,546 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 162,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 147,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2013 134,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 117,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,475 miles

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

both front brakr discs slightly worn

emissin not detected

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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BG58 EOF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG58 EOF, 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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BG58 EOF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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