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J12 BHM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,307 mi
Last recorded167,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 167,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear subframe and components corroded but servicable at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2025 158,648 miles

Rear subframe and components corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 150,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill bubbled but feels sound at time at test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe and components corroded

underside of car has corrosion but sound at inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,733 miles

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Various Suspension and steering components corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 137,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Various Suspension and steering components corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,325 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 133,325 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,306 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 93,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,173 miles

Rear pads thin

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,858 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,354 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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J12 BHM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J12 BHM, 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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J12 BHM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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