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KJ08 KMZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,003 mi
Last recorded64,003 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 64,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both aims low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation effort slow (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted bead bent outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on n/s/f pad wire broken

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 60,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 53,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 41,437 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 35,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,875 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 20,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 20,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,505 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 KMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

KJ08 KMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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