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BJ58 EFX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,711 mi
Last recorded141,711 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,711 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 141,711 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

middle bumper grill needs fitting as insecure TAXI TEST

no taxi road test done

off side front bumper grill missing TAXI TEST

spare tyre flat TAXI TEST

Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 4,078 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 EFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EFX, 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 BJ58 EFX registered?

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

Is BJ58 EFX safe to buy?

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