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KP08 GVE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 185,666 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres close to bald on inner edges.

Pass 6 May 2025 176,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 167,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 162,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 162,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 154,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 145,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,438 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 119,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,303 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bold patch in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread has bold patch in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bold patch in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 82,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 82,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,321 miles

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

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

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

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 GVE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

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

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