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KM08 WUJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,159 mi
Last recorded201,159 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 201,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 190,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 183,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 183,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 173,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 144,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 141,045 miles

Front discs badly worn

Rear discs badly worn

both front and off side rear tyres worn too limit

Fail 22 Feb 2017 141,045 miles

Front discs badly worn

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

Rear discs badly worn

both front and off side rear tyres worn too limit

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs slightly worn

rear screen washer inoperative

slight inbalance of mildly fluctuating front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs slightly worn

rear screen washer inoperative

slight inbalance of mildly fluctuating front brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,325 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear washer inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,059 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,011 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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KM08 WUJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM08 WUJ, 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 KM08 WUJ registered?

KM08 WUJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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