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BK08 HSY

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,102 mi
Last recorded89,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slight deteriated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre inner/outer edges worn

Nearside Rear Tyre inner/outer edges worn

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,123 miles

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

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

Nearside front to rear under tray/cover insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,179 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 30,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 13,758 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 13,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 13,010 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 13,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 216 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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BK08 HSY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK08 HSY, 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 BK08 HSY registered?

BK08 HSY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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