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BF08 UVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,215 mi
Last recorded180,215 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 180,215 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 180,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 159,424 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 159,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 135,394 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 135,394 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,818 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 114,810 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,639 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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BF08 UVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF08 UVS, 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 BF08 UVS registered?

BF08 UVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is BF08 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 UVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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