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KP08 GVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,969 mi
Last recorded145,969 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 145,956 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 138,599 miles

All suspension components showing signs of age related corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot has small hole but not allowing the ingress of dirt or leaking grease

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,640 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,361 miles

Nearside and offside front outer cv boots have very small holes but not letting in dirt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 123,361 miles

Nearside and offside front outer cv boots have very small holes but not letting in dirt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 115,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,300 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 2.5 mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driver door exterior handle occasionally sticking

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes onlower rear suspension arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,479 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 97,479 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,014 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,011 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing low

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,284 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,282 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2014 43,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,494 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 GVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

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

Is KP08 GVJ safe to buy?

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