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KV08 MXJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,748 mi
Last recorded194,748 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 194,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 194,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 185,097 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 176,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 176,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,845 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 157,793 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 157,763 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 151,765 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 143,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear shockers dust covers split

Pass 7 Feb 2018 140,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleev (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 136,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 136,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,886 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,025 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly stiff

Pass 14 Feb 2014 118,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,656 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 106,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,946 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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KV08 MXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 KV08 MXJ, 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 KV08 MXJ registered?

KV08 MXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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