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KR57 KBF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 KBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,747 miles

front and rear suspension & sub frame has slight rust or corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,697 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,666 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,636 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,974 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 64,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,977 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,225 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wairing unevanly on the inside edges and the n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

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 KBF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KBF, 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 KBF registered?

KR57 KBF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is KR57 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 KBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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