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LR58 BCV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,729 mi
Last recorded152,729 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 BCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,729 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 152,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 143,582 miles

driverside front tyre sightly worn on outter side

Pass 28 May 2018 136,403 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 23 May 2018 136,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer clips insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

engine covers missing

Pass 23 May 2017 124,648 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside rear seat buckle catch outer case damage still locks and release

Fail 23 May 2017 124,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside rear seat buckle catch outer case damage still locks and release

Pass 23 May 2016 116,993 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Jun 2015 106,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 100,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,451 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,226 miles

drivers side rear tyre, inner edge wearing

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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LR58 BCV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR58 BCV, 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 LR58 BCV registered?

LR58 BCV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is LR58 BCV safe to buy?

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