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CW08 BAD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW08 BAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,091 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,281 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 121,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,717 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,360 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Fail 13 Jan 2021 110,259 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,388 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,510 miles

front wish bone rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,495 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,212 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,693 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

cuts in both rear tyres inner sidewalls nearly through to inner cords

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,670 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,913 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape !!!!!!!

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,139 miles

Parking brake lever stiff

Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever stiff

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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CW08 BAD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW08 BAD, 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 CW08 BAD registered?

CW08 BAD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is CW08 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW08 BAD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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