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BJ58 ECY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

331,186 mi
Last recorded331,186 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ECY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 331,186 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides only just meeting requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both only just meting required thread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 331,186 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides only just meeting requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both only just meting required thread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 313,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil stain on engine (turbo)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 285,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 263,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 263,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 238,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 238,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 196,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 162,491 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,010 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,217 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,927 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,613 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,501 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 13,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 136 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 ECY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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