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BJ58 DMY

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

269,280 mi
Last recorded269,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 269,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 250,955 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 250,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 231,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 231,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 213,910 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 213,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 174,306 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 174,305 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,170 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,071 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44 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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BJ58 DMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BJ58 DMY, 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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BJ58 DMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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