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BT08 WSZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,059 mi
Last recorded222,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 WSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 222,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 211,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 201,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 201,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 190,295 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 190,295 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 180,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 167,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 146,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BT08 WSZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 WSZ, 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 BT08 WSZ registered?

BT08 WSZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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