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BN58 EZW

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

251,144 mi
Last recorded251,144 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 EZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 251,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 245,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearbox mount worn

Pass 25 Mar 2019 239,182 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement on column below steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 239,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mounting split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear caliper binding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement on column below steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 232,244 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 224,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 216,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules At front of rear wishbone (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules At front of rear wishbone (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 206,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 198,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 186,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 175,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 163,853 miles

O/S & N/S front wiper blades split at ends

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 154,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 143,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,493 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,473 miles

Taxi meter time 3 mins slow

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,328 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,674 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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BN58 EZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 BN58 EZW, 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 BN58 EZW registered?

BN58 EZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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