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VO08 KZT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,079 mi
Last recorded155,079 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 KZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 155,079 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 155,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 149,965 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 145,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 145,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 138,609 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 131,564 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s rear treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 119,073 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 110,791 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 110,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,880 miles

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 87,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 76,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2016 76,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 54,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,733 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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VO08 KZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO08 KZT, 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 VO08 KZT registered?

VO08 KZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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