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K4 TPF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,919 mi
Last recorded228,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 TPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 228,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 228,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 222,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 212,671 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 212,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 203,206 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 197,661 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 192,560 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 186,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 173,484 miles

N/s/r suspension arm bush deteriorated

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 173,484 miles

N/s/r suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 164,106 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 151,996 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 151,996 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,126 miles

child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,354 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,398 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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K4 TPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 K4 TPF, 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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K4 TPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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