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KM08 OSG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,649 mi
Last recorded131,649 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 131,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 131,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 107,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake wire damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 80,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,257 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,288 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,948 miles

Oil leak

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 OSG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

KM08 OSG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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