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VX08 BJU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 166,042 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,666 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2018 129,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away from bump stops

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,466 miles

Both rear shock shields broke away from mountings

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,460 miles

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

Both rear shock shields broke away from mountings

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,822 miles

N/S inner driveshaft gaitor split

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,425 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,226 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,195 miles

Rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,067 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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VX08 BJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX08 BJU, 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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VX08 BJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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