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KX08 TZJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,903 mi
Last recorded171,903 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 TZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 171,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 199,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 182,790 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 182,668 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 182,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019
Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 91,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,652 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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KX08 TZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KX08 TZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX08 TZJ registered?

KX08 TZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KX08 TZJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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