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K16 JRL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

190,025 mi
Last recorded190,025 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 190,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 188,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 187,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 185,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 184,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 183,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 181,877 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 180,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 177,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 167,221 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 153,042 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Jul 2016 153,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2015 140,047 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyre slight destortion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 121,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,938 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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K16 JRL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K16 JRL, 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 K16 JRL registered?

K16 JRL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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