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KJ08 MXD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,414 mi
Last recorded103,414 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,414 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near rear suspension arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 103,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near rear suspension arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 14 Feb 2025 101,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 95,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,977 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 91,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 91,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,308 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,308 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & worn "saw toothed" (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & worn "saw toothed" (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,668 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,157 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,495 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,971 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 MXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

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

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