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CV08 BKJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,488 mi
Last recorded198,488 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 198,488 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 192,480 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 192,480 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 180,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 167,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 160,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 154,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,808 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 134,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,402 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 127,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,555 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 111,665 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,738 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,684 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 56,684 miles

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)

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 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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