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KJ08 KLC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,525 mi
Last recorded169,525 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 KLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres soft

Fail 17 Dec 2024 169,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres soft

Pass 12 Dec 2023 165,529 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 165,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 164,922 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 154,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 140,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 128,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,246 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 99,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front c.v boot starting to split

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,765 miles

Offside Front c.v. boot starting to split

Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,676 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front c.v. boot starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,904 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,866 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 KLC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KLC, 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 KLC registered?

KJ08 KLC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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