MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo boat pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Both rear shock absorber covers loose
Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body and chassis on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo boat pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Both rear shock absorber covers loose
Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body and chassis on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear subframe corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on front and rear suspension arms
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on front and rear suspension arms
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake binding
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
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CV08 BKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 CV08 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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