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KO08 LKC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 LKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 149,669 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion starting both outersills

floor covers fitted

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish/crack

Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 144,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 123,584 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 123,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 116,162 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 105,695 miles

Offside side repeater deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,689 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 88,689 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,965 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,579 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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KO08 LKC 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 82.4%.

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 KO08 LKC, 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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KO08 LKC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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