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BK08 UXZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,642 mi
Last recorded207,642 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 207,642 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 207,642 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 206,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 206,577 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 204,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 201,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 201,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 199,222 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 199,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 187,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 167,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 147,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front rear wishbone bushes have slight movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,478 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 UXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK08 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

BK08 UXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 UXZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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