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WR58 BKV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,497 mi
Last recorded159,497 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 BKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 159,497 miles

both front shock absorber outer casings corroded.

nearside front outer c.v boot slight sign of grease seepage.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 158,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear spring end broken off.

both front shock absorber outer casings corroded.

nearside front outer c.v boot slight sign of grease seepage.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 145,646 miles

both front shock absorbers outer casings corroded.

nearside front lower arm bush worn/slight movement.

nearside front outer c.v boot slight sign of grease seepage.

unable to inspect rear seat belts, back of car/boot full up.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 129,013 miles

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

both front shock absorbers casings corroded.

nearside front and offside rear tyres 3mm.

nearside front outer c.v boot slight sign of grease seepage.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 128,616 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (1.7.2)

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

both front shock absorbers casings corroded.

nearside front and offside rear tyres 3mm.

nearside front outer c.v boot slight sign of grease seepage.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,736 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot small cut.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,736 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot small cut.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,933 miles

nearside outer c.v boot small cut.

offside front tyre 3mm.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,038 miles

nearside front outer c.v boot small cut.

rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,928 miles

emissions too low for smoke meter.

front tyres 3mm.

nearside front tyre cut in tread.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,955 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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WR58 BKV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR58 BKV, 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 WR58 BKV registered?

WR58 BKV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is WR58 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR58 BKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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