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P8 KGL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 KGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,588 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,682 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,746 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,851 miles

Oil Leak on O/S of engine steering boot covered in black oil, Master cylinder also wet but no sign of leaks / pedal creap, could be part of engine leak.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,659 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,699 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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P8 KGL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 P8 KGL, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P8 KGL registered?

P8 KGL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is P8 KGL safe to buy?

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