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BJ08 OCY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,027 mi
Last recorded135,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,027 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,555 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,754 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has 4 signs of damage to the inner side wall. not showing ply or cords

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,120 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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BJ08 OCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ08 OCY, 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 BJ08 OCY registered?

BJ08 OCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 OCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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