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CE08 BMY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 136,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,769 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,195 miles

general corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,911 miles

general corrosion.

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,572 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 106,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,736 miles

Slight wear on n/side and o/side track control arm bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,825 miles

both rear indicator bulbs deteriorating, replacement recommended.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,289 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (centre rear)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 31,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (centre rear)

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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CE08 BMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 CE08 BMY, 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 CE08 BMY registered?

CE08 BMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 BMY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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