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KJ08 KNV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

240,399 mi
Last recorded240,399 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 240,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 240,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 227,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 227,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 211,131 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 193,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 193,490 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,916 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 173,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 154,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,785 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but remains secure at time of test (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Oil leak engine bay area - further investigation required

Fail 17 Sep 2015 137,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise full wheel alignment check due to tyre wear pattern

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but remains secure at time of test (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (0mm usable tread) & worn devoid of tread on inner raised edge STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread)& wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread ADVISE REPLACE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine bay area - further investigation required

TYRE SIZE: 225/50ZR17W XL

Pass 27 Jun 2014 124,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,825 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2013 112,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,715 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 KNV 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 64.7%.

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

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