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RJ08 CZF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,470 mi
Last recorded180,470 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 CZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 180,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 162,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear subframe

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and will split open soon, advise replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,126 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 123,126 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,128 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 116,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 107,196 miles

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

O/S/F and both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,721 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both front blades have incorrect fitting. (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,800 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

some wear on front brake discs

spare tyre condition

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,181 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)

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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RJ08 CZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ08 CZF, 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 RJ08 CZF registered?

RJ08 CZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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