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BK08 YCO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,016 miles

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 25 Mar 2022 94,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2021 86,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 86,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,515 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 78,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,045 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 YCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

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

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