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SV08 KNJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,399 mi
Last recorded114,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,399 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 114,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,631 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 109,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,110 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,107 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,612 miles

Front brake pads getting low,especially n/s & o/s inner

Front tyres getting low,approaching 2mm tread wear indicators,perishing on inner & outer edges of tread.

Nearside Front object embedded in tread

Nearside Rear oil leak from rear transmission axle inner joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,612 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake pads getting low,especially n/s & o/s inner

Front tyres getting low,approaching 2mm tread wear indicators,perishing on inner & outer edges of tread.

Nearside Front object embedded in tread

Nearside Rear oil leak from rear transmission axle inner joint.

Pass 4 May 2016 77,305 miles

Both front tyres have age cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2016 77,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres have age cracking in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,875 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,686 miles

traction control light on

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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SV08 KNJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV08 KNJ, 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 SV08 KNJ registered?

SV08 KNJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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