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YD58 BFV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,805 mi
Last recorded249,805 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 249,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 245,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 245,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 241,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 237,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 233,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 224,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 204,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 179,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 148,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,407 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 121,407 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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YD58 BFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD58 BFV, 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 YD58 BFV registered?

YD58 BFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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