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DE08 KYT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 126,122 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has obvious corrosion but not a testable area

both front shock absorbers very rusty around spring collar

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2026 126,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has obvious corrosion but not a testable area

both front shock absorbers very rusty around spring collar

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2025 123,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a small hole but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Offside Front track rod end dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

both front shock absorbers very heavily rusted around spring cup collar

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2025 123,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a small hole but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Offside Front track rod end dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

both front shock absorbers very heavily rusted around spring cup collar

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2024 119,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s track rod end boot perished

o/s/f outer c.v. boot damp and small splits

suspension parts very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,974 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

small splits o/s/f antiroll bar link boot

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,884 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 99,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

gears stiff

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,374 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front indicator bulbs fading

Fail 13 Aug 2018 89,081 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front indicator bulbs fading

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,888 miles

chips on screen

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,458 miles

wiper blades smeary

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr inner tyre edge devoid of tread and distorted

nsr outer brake pad wearing thin

nsr suspension damper bump stop perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,870 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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DE08 KYT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE08 KYT, 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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DE08 KYT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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