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KP08 HBL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,885 mi
Last recorded109,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 109,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 107,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,415 miles

Offside Front Outer outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,901 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,414 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from outer

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn from the inner

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,923 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,930 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,064 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 HBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 HBL, 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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KP08 HBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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