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KM08 WVU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,646 mi
Last recorded129,646 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyres getting worn and wearing thin on inner edges

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 129,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyres getting worn and wearing thin on inner edges

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 120,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 115,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 109,649 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 104,598 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 23 May 2017 88,673 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2016 74,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 64,979 miles

O/S/F tyre -- damage to sidewall

Pass 19 May 2014 56,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 47,698 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 39,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,856 miles

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

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

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 WVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

KM08 WVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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