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CN08 VHE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,095 mi
Last recorded147,095 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 147,095 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 141,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 137,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 134,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,946 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,854 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,072 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front & inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,126 miles

undertray loose

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,133 miles

Nearside Rear child seat limited inspection

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,263 miles

slight surface rust on brake discs x 4

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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CN08 VHE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CN08 VHE, 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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CN08 VHE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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