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KU08 DWE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,565 mi
Last recorded158,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 DWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 158,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount bracket area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 152,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount bracket area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 138,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 138,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded and has hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothq (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,341 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,676 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 84,676 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 57,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 57,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 52,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,015 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 47,015 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 41,849 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight cracking of rear tyres

small cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 24 May 2013 35,963 miles

slight cracking of rear tyres

Fail 24 May 2013 35,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

slight cracking of rear tyres

Pass 25 May 2012 29,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp washers not working

Pass 23 May 2011 24,061 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KU08 DWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KU08 DWE, 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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KU08 DWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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