2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · BJ58 HFM
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 69,281 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ58 HFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2025
- 69,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ58 HFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (BJ58 HFM) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BJ58 HFM Mileage History
- 06/12/202150,613 mi
- 14/12/202255,621 mi+5,008 mi
- 12/12/202364,315 mi+8,694 mi
- 08/12/202467,260 mi+2,945 mi
- 21/12/202569,281 mi+2,021 mi
Average of roughly 4,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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