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KP08 GVV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,838 mi
Last recorded90,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 90,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 90,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 86,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,629 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 85,629 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 83,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,590 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 75,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 70,035 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 70,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 63,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 55,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 42,040 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,284 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 GVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP08 GVV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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