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BU08 OSD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,509 mi
Last recorded170,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 170,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 153,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 153,791 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,669 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,921 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Under-tray Fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,370 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet release stiff

n/s/r brake light dull

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,356 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,922 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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BU08 OSD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU08 OSD, 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 BU08 OSD registered?

BU08 OSD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 OSD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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