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BN58 FAU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,038 mi
Last recorded187,038 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 187,038 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 160,782 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 160,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 136,201 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 119,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 119,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,710 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,827 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 FAU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

BN58 FAU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is BN58 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 FAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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