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BJ58 RZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

402,274 mi
Last recorded402,274 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 402,274 miles

clutch worn and heavy

management light on

o/s/f door hinges worn and dropping

various oil leaks-oil cooler full of oil

Fail 3 Nov 2015 402,274 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear inner pads low in carrier

clutch worn and heavy

front tyres worn near limits-advise renewal and alignment

management light on

o/s/f door hinges worn and dropping

rear tyres on limit

service light on

various oil leaks-oil cooler full of oil

Pass 3 Nov 2014 360,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 310,128 miles

front shockers soft

front suspenion arm bushes slight wear

oil leak at turbo area

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

steering wheel and o/s seat worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 261,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 212,521 miles

offside rear shocker slightly damp/leaking

possible noise starting from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 212,521 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear and nearside front tyres 2mm

offside rear shocker slightly damp/leaking

possible noise starting from offside rear wheel bearing

steering wheel position out, advise wheel alignment

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,841 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,371 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 RZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

BJ58 RZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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