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BN58 FAO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

270,468 mi
Last recorded270,468 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 270,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 270,468 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 243,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 243,682 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 214,693 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 214,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

reversing light inop taxi test

Pass 15 May 2013 159,828 miles

driver advised on front bonnet grill

Pass 21 May 2012 87,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 87,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fire extinguisher missing

first aid kit missing

jack missing

spare wheel missing

wheel brace missing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,799 miles

both front tyres close to limit and off side front worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 11,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 194 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 FAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN58 FAO, 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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BN58 FAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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