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CV08 BKG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 BKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,769 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,964 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,728 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,748 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

guards fitted to front and both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,851 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,398 miles

Under tray is damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,196 miles

inner wall of near side rear tyre is slightly cracking but not cords showing at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2013 28,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 22,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,579 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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CV08 BKG 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 83.3%.

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 CV08 BKG, 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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CV08 BKG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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