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KS08 OJK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

323,747 mi
Last recorded323,747 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 OJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 323,747 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 323,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 302,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 302,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 270,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 263,039 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 263,039 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 255,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2019 255,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring not sat correctly on top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 241,259 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2018 230,214 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Both front and nearside rear tyre treads low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 219,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2017 208,409 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar link gaiter splitting

Play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 1 Mar 2017 194,988 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate cracked

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2016 184,447 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 169,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 153,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 142,557 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 142,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 128,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,972 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 104,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 82,273 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 62,137 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 OJK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OJK, 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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KS08 OJK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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