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FH08 KZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

402,781 mi
Last recorded402,781 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 KZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 402,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 401,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and deteriating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner corner of tread poss close to cords strongish advise

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low approx 85 per cent worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and deteriating (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nsf brake pad warning wire appears damaged

osf headlamp only just met headlamp aim requirments

osf tyre worn on inner tread smooth poss close to cords strongish advise

osr nsr bump stops badly deteriated

rear coil springs lower section unable to fully insp as restricted view

Fail 3 Oct 2017 401,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working poss x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and deteriating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner corner of tread poss close to cords strongish advise

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low approx 85 per cent worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and deteriating (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nsf brake pad warning wire appears damaged

osf headlamp only just met headlamp aim requirments

osf tyre worn on inner tread smooth poss close to cords strongish advise

osr nsr bump stops badly deteriated

rear coil springs lower section unable to fully insp as restricted view

Pass 30 Sep 2016 395,009 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

plastic under floor covers are fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 395,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

plastic under floor covers are fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 361,132 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

engine covers fitted

offside front wheel bearing noisy on rotation

offside rear tyre low inner edge/nail

slight play in inner steering arm joints

Pass 6 Oct 2014 316,575 miles

n/s/f lower rear bush worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 316,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/f lower rear bush worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 255,718 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

engine mounting worn/deteriorated

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear light cluster lense broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge(2.4mm at centre)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 255,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting worn/deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear light cluster lense broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge(2.4mm at centre)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 211,488 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2012 211,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

eml on

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2011 163,984 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 163,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 114,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,125 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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FH08 KZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH08 KZV, 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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FH08 KZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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