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KM08 OBT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,135 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Rear diff leak

Fail 13 Mar 2026 145,077 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Rear diff leak

Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,636 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leak

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Diff leak

Pass 3 Mar 2023 130,990 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,770 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 122,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge approx. 5mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low on inner edge, approx 4mm across the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge approx. 5mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on both edges, approx. 5mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low on inner edge, approx 4mm across the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,439 miles

n/s/f inner side of cv boot slight split by clip

o/s/f tyre low tyre pressure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear light lens is broken

reversing lights not working

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

X2 Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 88,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside passanger mirror broken but not effecting operation

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 69,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,907 miles

handbrake operation stiff.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,474 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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KM08 OBT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KM08 OBT, 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 KM08 OBT registered?

KM08 OBT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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