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KS08 OJH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,588 mi
Last recorded162,588 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 OJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 162,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 159,469 miles

NSR and Central rear seatbelt casings missing. Works as intended for test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 145,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casding missing, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Offside headlamp washer cover misiing

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Apr 2024 144,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casding missing, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Offside headlamp washer cover misiing

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2023 133,804 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 131,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 129,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 127,165 miles

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 16 May 2019 122,791 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 117,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 106,027 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 99,890 miles

Centre & N/S/R Seat belt buckle plastic covers missing

Pass 22 May 2014 95,067 miles

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

O/S/R seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,074 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt stalk,plastic surround broken.

Pass 16 May 2012 83,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,532 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 OJH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

KS08 OJH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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