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BN58 XKL

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

272,321 mi
Last recorded272,321 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 272,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear light cluster damaged/broken

Pass 30 Mar 2022 270,593 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 269,306 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 269,306 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 267,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 267,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 264,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 261,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 254,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 243,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 230,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 217,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 202,991 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 187,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 187,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 172,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 156,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,565 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 124,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 124,854 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 108,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 108,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 90,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,741 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 110 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 XKL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

BN58 XKL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is BN58 XKL safe to buy?

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