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YH08 KGV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 90,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2026 90,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 89,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides light loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 85,075 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,614 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,290 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 64,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,708 miles

GEARBOX HAS AN OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ASR LIGHT (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,954 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2016 54,954 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,140 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,459 miles

traction control light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,414 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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YH08 KGV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH08 KGV, 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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YH08 KGV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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