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SK08 BJF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,559 mi
Last recorded161,559 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 161,559 miles

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

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

Long parking brake travel

Offside parking brake performance low

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 161,557 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Long parking brake travel

Offside parking brake performance low

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 154,483 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 154,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 May 2018 140,110 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2018 140,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2017 128,316 miles

offside front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 May 2017 128,316 miles

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

offside front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2016 115,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 101,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 90,873 miles

Both number plates have BSAU number and postcode missing.

Fail 19 May 2014 90,873 miles

Both number plates have BSAU number and postcode missing.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 82,750 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 75,331 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 67,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SK08 BJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK08 BJF, 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 SK08 BJF registered?

SK08 BJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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