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KR57 JYX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,161 mi
Last recorded178,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 JYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 178,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 171,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 171,194 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 161,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 10 Jun 2023 153,426 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,401 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 149,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint stud broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,523 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 142,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 130,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,316 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,515 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,559 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

gearbox mount defective

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,551 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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KR57 JYX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KR57 JYX, 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 KR57 JYX registered?

KR57 JYX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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