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KS08 XVD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,138 mi
Last recorded191,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 191,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 182,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 172,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 163,155 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 163,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 154,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 144,453 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 144,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 130,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,489 miles

Front discs corroded

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 27 Jun 2018 102,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,407 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished.

Rear tyres worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 59,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F Tyre perished.

Rear tyres worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,354 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 XVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

KS08 XVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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