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YY58 BDZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,612 mi
Last recorded212,612 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 BDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 212,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 199,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 182,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to legal limit. 205/55R16. 91V. General Alitmax Sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 182,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to legal limit. 205/55R16. 91V. General Alitmax Sport (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 169,499 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 155,662 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 155,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V Kumho (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,917 miles

Centre Front exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge profile advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 117,013 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,355 miles

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

n/s rear shocker shroud detached

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,099 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,894 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,894 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YY58 BDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY58 BDZ, 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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YY58 BDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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