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T88 CJP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,421 mi
Last recorded48,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 CJP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 45,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,108 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,786 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 42,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,926 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 12,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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T88 CJP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T88 CJP, 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 T88 CJP registered?

T88 CJP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is T88 CJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 CJP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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