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PK08 KGJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 KGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,859 miles

Engine Under tray slightly loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,859 miles

Engine Under tray slightly loose

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,492 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 57,491 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brakes showing signs of being overheated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 50,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,342 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,386 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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PK08 KGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK08 KGJ, 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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PK08 KGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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