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KM08 OSA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,683 mi
Last recorded197,683 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 197,683 miles

both front shockabsorbers damp

both outer obligatory mirror glasses deteriorating

both rear shockabsorbers showing signs of wear

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover showing signs of wear

offside front c.v gaiter showing signs of wear

Fail 21 May 2015 197,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front shockabsorbers damp

both outer obligatory mirror glasses deteriorating

both rear shockabsorbers showing signs of wear

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover showing signs of wear

offside front c.v gaiter showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,602 miles

n/s front lower arm rear bush

n/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 26 Nov 2014 176,602 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s front lower arm rear bush

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 May 2014 159,898 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 27 May 2014 159,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stoplight 85% illuminated

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear (upper) position lamps not working

Pass 26 Nov 2013 142,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre shape

Pass 31 May 2013 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror

offside headlamp output low

Fail 31 May 2013 123,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror

offside headlamp output low

Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,280 miles

n/s/f inner c.v. gaitor split

n/s/f shock absorber slight weep

n/s/r tyre has nail in it and sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,594 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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KM08 OSA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM08 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

KM08 OSA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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