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KS08 BYV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

240,521 mi
Last recorded240,521 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 BYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 240,521 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 229,725 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 229,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 215,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 205,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 190,507 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 168,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 152,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 131,473 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 109,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60 15 2-3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60 15 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60 15 ~3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,459 miles

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

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

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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KS08 BYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KS08 BYV, 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 KS08 BYV registered?

KS08 BYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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