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CU08 JFX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 JFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 87,374 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,735 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,732 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,160 miles

covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,094 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,112 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,111 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,845 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,496 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,836 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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CU08 JFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CU08 JFX, 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 CU08 JFX registered?

CU08 JFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is CU08 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 JFX 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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