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KR57 KBV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 160,250 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 160,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 151,870 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 151,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 145,745 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges feathering (advise 4 wheel alignment check) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 145,745 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges feathering (advise 4 wheel alignment check) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 139,038 miles

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

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

rear wheel alignment/adjustment required

Fail 25 Jul 2019 139,036 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear wheel alignment/adjustment required

Pass 31 Jul 2018 130,588 miles

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2018 130,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner+outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner+outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced faulty bulb (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,367 miles

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2016 104,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,136 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,821 miles

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

wipers poor just clearing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,791 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 KBV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR57 KBV, 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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KR57 KBV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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