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BV08 TOJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,457 mi
Last recorded138,457 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 TOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 138,457 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2025 125,159 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 125,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed void result (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible fastening (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. light broken cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,351 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,486 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 53,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,748 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,213 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,853 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,401 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 TOJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

BV08 TOJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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