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VF08 JCZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF08 JCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 151,226 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 150,958 miles

Central High level brake light not working.

Nearside Door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 31 May 2023 150,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low load sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low load sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside and nearside door mirrors, outer casings damaged.

Pass 3 May 2022 148,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,443 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,207 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 134,207 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 120,471 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 120,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 106,497 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 106,497 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,813 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,813 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 81,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 75,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,565 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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VF08 JCZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VF08 JCZ, 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 VF08 JCZ registered?

VF08 JCZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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