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KJ08 JZT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 JZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low and uneven

o/s no plate lamp a little dim

rear suspension bump stops deteoriating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,222 miles

shelds fitted on under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,222 miles

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

shelds fitted on under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,882 miles

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

Nearside rear track control arm bushes are starting to split.

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

Offside rear track control arm bushes are starting to split.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,882 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside rear track control arm bushes are starting to split.

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

Offside rear track control arm bushes are starting to split.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,473 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 JZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZT, 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 KJ08 JZT registered?

KJ08 JZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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