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MD08 KPG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

330,015 mi
Last recorded330,015 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 KPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 330,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 328,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 305,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 305,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 290,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 274,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 258,024 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 258,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 231,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 214,526 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 213,876 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 188,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 164,977 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 138,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 117,469 miles

rear tyres have only 2mm of tread left in places.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 117,461 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres have only 2mm of tread left in places.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,599 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,779 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29 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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MD08 KPG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MD08 KPG, 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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MD08 KPG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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