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KM08 XAT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 141,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,343 miles

Offside Rear Slight binding

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,223 miles

rear brake pads close to the 2mm operational limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,981 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade end split but not obscuring drivers view

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,849 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 XAT 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 94.1%.

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 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 XAT registered?

KM08 XAT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is KM08 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 XAT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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