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KP08 GWO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,092 mi
Last recorded231,092 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 231,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 197,440 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grille insecure (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak above gearbox/bulkhead side ()

Rear Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replaced with new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaitor (boot) insecure (PRS) (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,290 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 5,155 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 GWO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO registered?

KP08 GWO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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