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KS08 NHB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 NHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 122,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 115,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 115,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 110,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2024 110,770 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 105,377 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 14 May 2021 86,403 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 83,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 70,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,917 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 30,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,569 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 NHB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 NHB registered?

KS08 NHB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is KS08 NHB safe to buy?

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