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KP08 GXD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,596 mi
Last recorded189,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 189,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 179,465 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 179,452 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 179,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 174,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 174,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 174,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 166,750 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 166,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,743 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 37,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,706 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 GXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

KP08 GXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KP08 GXD safe to buy?

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