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SB08 KFR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,288 mi
Last recorded94,288 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,288 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,445 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,082 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 28,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 24,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,473 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 24,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,571 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 20,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,331 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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SB08 KFR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB08 KFR, 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 SB08 KFR registered?

SB08 KFR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is SB08 KFR safe to buy?

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