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KT08 YYK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,860 mi
Last recorded144,860 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 YYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 144,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 134,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 126,465 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 116,807 miles

both rear shocker dust covers worn

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,685 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shocker dust covers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

rear boot lid inoperative

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 37,601 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)

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 YYK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KT08 YYK, 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 KT08 YYK registered?

KT08 YYK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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