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KB57 JDB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 JDB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 137,737 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 129,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 115,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 100,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,475 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,714 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN STRONGLY ADVISE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,924 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 88,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,927 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 52,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,349 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,412 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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KB57 JDB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KB57 JDB, 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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KB57 JDB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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