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KS08 CGO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 CGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,642 miles

Offside Rear door damage but opens and closes

Rear suspension and exhust slight corroded

tailgate doesnt open from outside

Fail 11 Sep 2025 85,641 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper insecure damage and sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear door damage but opens and closes

Rear suspension and exhust slight corroded

tailgate doesnt open from outside

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,368 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,751 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,257 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,663 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 49,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coverd by trim

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,874 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)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,015 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 CGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KS08 CGO, 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 CGO registered?

KS08 CGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KS08 CGO safe to buy?

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