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KW08 TYS

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,090 mi
Last recorded135,090 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 135,090 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 135,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,401 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to tear around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated damper/balance weight coming adrift (6.1.7 (d) (i))

reverse lights not working (pre 2009 criteria

Fail 13 Oct 2025 131,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to tear around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated damper/balance weight coming adrift (6.1.7 (d) (i))

reverse lights not working (pre 2009 criteria

Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,725 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 118,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 114,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,625 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 87,780 miles

front discs on inner faces slightly corroded

o/s outer sill slight damage

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,778 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,575 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,747 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Winter type tyres fitted225/50 17

Pass 25 May 2013 53,747 miles

Rear discs corroded and near side rear badly scored by pads.

n/s rear tyre low tread 2mm too 3mm

Fail 22 May 2013 53,747 miles

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

n/s rear tyre low tread 2mm too 3mm

rear discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,144 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,144 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,140 miles

front discs slightly worn and corroded

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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KW08 TYS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW08 TYS, 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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KW08 TYS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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