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AB08 KYZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2019 120,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

All tyres under inflated, inflated for test

Corrosion, front and rear hubs,rear chassis area

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall, cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,469 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,664 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2015 85,568 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 73,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight tread seperation in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,192 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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AB08 KYZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 AB08 KYZ, 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 AB08 KYZ registered?

AB08 KYZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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