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BN08 LZB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,689 mi
Last recorded110,689 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 LZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,911 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,291 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,291 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,412 miles

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

advise front wiper blades

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,216 miles

advise rear brake diskes pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,449 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,633 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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BN08 LZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN08 LZB, 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 BN08 LZB registered?

BN08 LZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 LZB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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