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DS08 CZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,568 mi
Last recorded193,568 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 193,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel well corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 182,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 182,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 166,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 158,984 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 150,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 148,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,994 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,344 miles

exhaust support mount cracked

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,265 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,486 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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DS08 CZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DS08 CZV, 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 DS08 CZV registered?

DS08 CZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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