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KJ08 FJZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,006 mi
Last recorded158,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 158,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 136,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,832 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 122,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,332 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,332 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 100,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,755 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 95,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,446 miles

service due?

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,568 miles

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

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

service due 600 miles

uneven tyre wear 4 wheel aglinment rquired

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,400 miles

H/brake lever sticking

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,142 miles

Hand brake lever semy siezed.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,022 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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KJ08 FJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJ08 FJZ, 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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KJ08 FJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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