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BW08 XLF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,712 mi
Last recorded196,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 196,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 196,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 193,347 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 193,334 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose roof bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 189,534 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inc / suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 184,519 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 177,893 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2020 169,746 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2019 152,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,150 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 92,150 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,715 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,799 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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BW08 XLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW08 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

BW08 XLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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