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KP08 GYV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 168,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 158,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 148,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 148,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,624 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 140,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 131,046 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 131,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 131,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,289 miles

nearside front tyre is on the limit.

offside front tyre is on the limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,033 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 GYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

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

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