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BV08 PFX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,788 mi
Last recorded114,788 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 114,788 miles

Front brake disc inside faces corrodded

Nearside Front tyre inside wall splitting looks deep

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

Offside Rear tyre inside wall splitting looks deep

eml on dash

windscreen chipped nearside and centre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,805 miles

front brake discs corroded inside face outer edge

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded inside face outer edge

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 92,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 80,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 67,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 55,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV08 PFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV08 PFX, 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 BV08 PFX registered?

BV08 PFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 PFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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