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BV08 PKN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 91,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 67,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 67,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,372 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 36,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,540 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 31,102 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 31,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 28,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,753 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 PKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PKN, 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 PKN registered?

BV08 PKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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