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CE08 BTX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,307 mi
Last recorded120,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 120,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 107,435 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 107,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,548 miles

N/S?F bottom ball joint rubber slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2019 100,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S?F bottom ball joint rubber slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,652 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also pads wearing thin approx. 3000 (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,041 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,688 miles

Offside Rear brake very slight binding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,048 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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CE08 BTX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

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