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BJ58 HFM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,281 mi
Last recorded69,281 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 69,281 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 67,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,613 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,207 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 43,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,596 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 39,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 34,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall to tread separation (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking to side wall/tread

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,586 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,256 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 19,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 13,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 8,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,433 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 HFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

BJ58 HFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 HFM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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