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KP08 GMG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,540 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower swivel boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp unit has water ingress

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Fail 3 Dec 2024 98,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,849 miles

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

Interior bonnet release handle missing

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,047 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front HEAMLAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,875 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,332 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,336 miles

Front wipers

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

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,582 miles

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front wipers slighlty worn

nearside rear tyre has cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach cord inner tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,503 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,951 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 GMG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

KP08 GMG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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