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KP08 GSV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,588 mi
Last recorded152,588 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 152,588 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2024 152,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,658 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 142,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning L E D (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 131,828 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear light units damaged slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2022 131,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))

both rear light units damaged slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 121,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,214 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 116,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15/91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 108,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 99,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,769 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,286 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING HARD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Aug 2015 71,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15/91V (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING HARD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,816 miles

nearside front door mirror glass missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,285 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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 GSV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

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

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