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SB08 KGO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,124 mi
Last recorded239,124 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 239,124 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 238,861 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,784 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

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

bonnet latch releasehandle stiff inoperation

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,658 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 44,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,267 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,593 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,246 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 KGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

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

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