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BV08 PGF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,202 mi
Last recorded158,202 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 158,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,892 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,591 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 137,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 126,691 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 126,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,897 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 115,897 miles

Central Power steering component insecure pipe insecure and fouling (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,534 miles

bumper damage n/s/rear

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,348 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 45,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,837 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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BV08 PGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

BV08 PGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 PGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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