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KT08 USP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,883 mi
Last recorded176,883 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 USP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 176,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 176,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 163,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 163,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,067 miles

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

centre stop lamp not woriking

front brake pad warning wire dissconected

Fail 3 Sep 2016 151,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working no stop lamps working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake pad warning wire dissconected

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,865 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 114,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,069 miles

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

offside front lower intercooler pipe insecure and leaking

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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KT08 USP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KT08 USP, 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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KT08 USP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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