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BN58 XFC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,023 mi
Last recorded166,023 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 166,023 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2020 162,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 135,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 108,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,268 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

earth cable damaged/corroded (near air box)

front wipers starting to smeer

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

earth cable damaged/corroded (near air box)

front wipers starting to smeer

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake operation stiff to return.

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 XFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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