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RJ08 CZP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,764 mi
Last recorded128,764 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,696 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 127,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 127,610 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode/wear slightly

Nearside Front cv boot starting to split slightly

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and cracking on edges

rear subframe and suspension starting to corrode (not holed)

Fail 25 May 2023 127,609 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front brake discs starting to corrode/wear slightly

Nearside Front cv boot starting to split slightly

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and cracking on edges

rear subframe and suspension starting to corrode (not holed)

Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 127,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 126,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,482 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 126,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit needs fuel cleaner and good purge (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,204 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 107,411 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,400 miles

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop starting to seperate.

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 CZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ08 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

RJ08 CZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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