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KP08 GVY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,363 mi
Last recorded185,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 185,363 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 178,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 172,724 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 172,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 153,214 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 153,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 126,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,720 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear floor corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

OSR tyre worn close to limit

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear floor corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,998 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Sills and rear floor corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Sills and rear floor corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear floor/chassis corroding/rusty quite badly

underside very dirty/muddy

Fail 10 Jun 2016 73,769 miles

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

Front exhaust sleeve joint very corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear floor/chassis corroding/rusty quite badly

underside very dirty/muddy

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,816 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,816 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Spare wheel flat

Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

both rear bump stops are badly deteriorated

exhaust sleeve joint quite badly corroded

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

rear screen wash not working

underside of car very dirty/muddy

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,811 miles

both rear bump stops are badly deteriorated

exhaust sleeve joint quite badly corroded

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

rear screen wash not working

underside of car very dirty/muddy

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,072 miles

rear bump stops /dust covers deteriorated

underside muddy/very dirty

Fail 17 Jun 2013 35,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear bump stops /dust covers deteriorated

underside muddy/very dirty

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,563 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,825 miles

Front suspension bushes / arms worn

Underneath car very dirty

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 GVY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

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

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