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DA57 BPV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,120 mi
Last recorded126,120 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 BPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,120 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,984 miles

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,303 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 May 2017 100,938 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear minor damage to outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,009 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,830 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 72,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper split but still clears screen

Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 31 May 2013 44,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,772 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,422 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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DA57 BPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA57 BPV, 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 DA57 BPV registered?

DA57 BPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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