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BW08 CWZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 CWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 96,874 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 58,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center of tread 205/60 15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,626 miles

both rear tyres aged/cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,171 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 34,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BW08 CWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 BW08 CWZ, 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 BW08 CWZ registered?

BW08 CWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is BW08 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 CWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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