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BGZ 3316

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 3316
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 128,701 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks limited dampening affect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 128,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks limited dampening affect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 123,783 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges (advise change soon)

Offside Front Indicator showing slight white light

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2020 123,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges (advise change soon)

Offside Front Indicator showing slight white light

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 116,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 116,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel fitted with max speed instructions on wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 104,612 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tow bar electric plug bracket corroded/moving

Fail 24 May 2018 104,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Side lamp out

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tow bar electric plug bracket corroded/moving

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,094 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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BGZ 3316 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BGZ 3316, 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 BGZ 3316 registered?

BGZ 3316 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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