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BV58 XFL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 65,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 33,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front linkage broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 40,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 34,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BV58 XFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV58 XFL, 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 BV58 XFL registered?

BV58 XFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BV58 XFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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