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PY58 BZW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,698 mi
Last recorded168,698 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 BZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 168,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 163,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 161,150 miles

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

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 15 Jun 2016 147,496 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 147,429 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate not working (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate deteriorated front no plate damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,696 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,406 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 98,201 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,492 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 84,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,648 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 67,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,389 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48 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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PY58 BZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY58 BZW, 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 PY58 BZW registered?

PY58 BZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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