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FT08 KMX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,881 mi
Last recorded161,881 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 161,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,225 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,598 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 127,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,513 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti-roll bar link arm upper ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,374 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 102,372 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced O/S Mirror indicator very dim, water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has small cut near inner clip but not excessively leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre had cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has small cut near inner clip but not excessively leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,994 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,650 miles

Winter Tyres Fitted To Vehicle At time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 30,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,941 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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FT08 KMX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT08 KMX, 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 FT08 KMX registered?

FT08 KMX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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