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KS08 CFM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,255 mi
Last recorded228,255 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 228,255 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 228,123 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 214,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 206,849 miles

wishbone bushes perished and slight play-x2 rear trailing arm bushes perished-oil leak-x2 front tyres on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2019 198,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jan 2018 190,192 miles

headlamp aims passed on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2018 190,192 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads inner (3.5.1g)

Headlamp insecure n/s headlamp (1.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 167,535 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 167,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s/f/ abs wire damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r/ (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both rear side lights outer upper (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 151,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 131,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,450 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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KS08 CFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

KS08 CFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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