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KP08 GMY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

298,224 mi
Last recorded298,224 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 298,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 297,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 290,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 279,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 270,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 260,044 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 260,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 247,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 238,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 228,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 220,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 208,538 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 208,538 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 183,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 157,595 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 17 Mar 2014 136,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,550 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 GMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

KP08 GMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KP08 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 GMY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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