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KJ08 KMK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,465 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 118,934 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake/back plate/insecure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 117,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,172 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (most rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc inner faces getting lipped/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 111,166 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2020 108,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 103,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2019 103,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,870 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,744 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not accessable

Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,744 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not accessable

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,541 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KJ08 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

KJ08 KMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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