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BV08 PHZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2026 109,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,587 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2025 107,564 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,374 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged passenger door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,936 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 91,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,607 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,848 miles

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

high level stop light going dim suspect bulb

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,504 miles

service light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,376 miles

Bothside rear tyres feathering

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,318 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 PHZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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