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BW08 YFL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 114,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,352 miles

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on inner edge

O/S/R tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2019 106,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on inner edge

O/S/R tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 95,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension leg damp

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 95,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension leg damp

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,133 miles

N/s/r tyre out of shape

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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BW08 YFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW08 YFL, 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 BW08 YFL registered?

BW08 YFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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