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BN58 XEE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,867 mi
Last recorded178,867 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XEE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 178,867 miles

drivers side outer cill corroded

passenger side outer sill damaged and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 168,058 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2023 159,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 123,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 123,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 117,421 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 117,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 108,985 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 108,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 100,503 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 100,503 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,539 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 XEE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

BN58 XEE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BN58 XEE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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