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PJ08 CVX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,684 mi
Last recorded215,684 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 CVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 215,684 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover missing/damaged

Oil leak ()

both front outer sills damaged

lower rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 7 Dec 2016 215,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover missing/damaged

Oil leak ()

both front outer sills damaged

lower rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 179,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint's have play

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 179,114 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint's have play

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 165,200 miles

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 2 Jan 2015 154,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 154,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 154,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 140,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,341 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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PJ08 CVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PJ08 CVX, 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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PJ08 CVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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