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BN08 OPK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

267,153 mi
Last recorded267,153 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 267,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 237,814 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 237,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 206,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front coilspring fitment ?

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damage

pad warning light on

sill damage

Pass 8 Mar 2013 205,363 miles

Slight damage on nearside & offside rear sills at connection to floor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light displayed constantly

Fail 7 Mar 2013 205,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight damage on nearside & offside rear sills at connection to floor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light displayed constantly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 170,124 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light

Fail 9 Mar 2012 170,124 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light

Pass 4 Mar 2011 132,720 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 132,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,011 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44 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 OPK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

BN08 OPK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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