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KP08 GHY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,936 mi
Last recorded151,936 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 151,936 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 151,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,716 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,413 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,348 miles

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

oil leak

osf tyre cracked/perished in tread

osr tyre cracked/perished worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2018 112,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,688 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 108,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense cracked showwing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,780 miles

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

n/s front inner disc pad low on indicator wires

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes have slight free play

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 63,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,550 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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KP08 GHY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP08 GHY, 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 KP08 GHY registered?

KP08 GHY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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