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CF08 BXE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,330 mi
Last recorded171,330 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 171,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 168,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 167,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 164,587 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 162,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 143,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,376 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 126,018 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot leaking grease

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,583 miles

nsf tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 92,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,218 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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CF08 BXE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF08 BXE, 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 CF08 BXE registered?

CF08 BXE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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