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BN08 OPD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

292,107 mi
Last recorded292,107 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 292,107 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 292,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 280,785 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 280,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 271,133 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 271,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 269,287 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 269,287 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 267,081 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 261,484 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Fail 25 Oct 2016 261,484 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SAT NAV (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 259,457 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 259,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 250,914 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 248,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 237,670 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 237,607 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

management light on.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 237,586 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

management light on.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 237,559 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 237,545 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 229,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 228,711 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 228,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 215,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 198,862 miles

DAMAGE BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 183,762 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 167,175 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 151,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack drivers miiror glass

Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42 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 OPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 BN08 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

BN08 OPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BN08 OPD safe to buy?

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