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CY08 BWZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,650 mi
Last recorded105,650 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,170 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r secondary side light inop.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 fronts. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,293 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 55,265 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,791 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 42,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,276 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 30,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,007 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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CY08 BWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 CY08 BWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY08 BWZ registered?

CY08 BWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is CY08 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 BWZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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