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BJ58 DNF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 152,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 152,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,186 miles

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

Front no visible locking devices to ball joint securing bolts

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,860 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal heavy operation suspect noisey clutch also

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake pads look brittle

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,678 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 1,462 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 DNF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJ58 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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