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BJ58 WXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,408 mi
Last recorded249,408 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 249,408 miles

surface corrosion to os and ns sills

Pass 14 Aug 2020 246,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 246,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 240,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 232,155 miles

osr Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2018 232,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

osr Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 224,929 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 217,505 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 217,501 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 210,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 210,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 201,870 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 177,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 177,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 145,589 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 145,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,088 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 WXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

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

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