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KR08 KPU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,253 mi
Last recorded185,253 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 KPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 185,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 185,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 171,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 139,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,093 miles

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

engine tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,969 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 125,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,956 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 115,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 115,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 103,397 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut outer side wall & worn inner side

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lip & worn

nails in nearside tyre & worn inner side

Fail 26 May 2016 103,397 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut outer side wall & worn inner side

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lip & worn

nails in nearside tyre & worn inner side

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,303 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,055 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,286 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,355 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 79,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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KR08 KPU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KR08 KPU, 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 KR08 KPU registered?

KR08 KPU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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