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KM08 WVT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,615 mi
Last recorded199,615 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 199,615 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has protection applied underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2025 196,897 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2024 195,848 miles

Complete underside underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 194,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 190,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2021 188,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 172,373 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Mar 2020 172,371 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights o/s/f too low... ()

reverse light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2019 151,169 miles

Offside Rear Upper stop/tail bulb replaced

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged/filled with water/intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres.. n/s/f 20psi.. o/s/f 20psi.. n/s/r 20psi... o/s/r 14psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

reverse light inoperative

service w/light displayed

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,277 miles

reverse lights n/w

under body and components mud covered.. requires power washing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven n/s/f scoring noises (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

reverse lights n/w

service warning indicator on

under body and components mud covered.. requires power washing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,971 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 111,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling arb link rod ball joint (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,313 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,313 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 58,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,826 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 WVT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

KM08 WVT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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