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KM08 WVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,400 mi
Last recorded183,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 183,400 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 183,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 170,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 161,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 155,675 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,854 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,236 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 67,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 67,041 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 34,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,234 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 WVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

KM08 WVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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