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KW08 TZF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 99,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre In tread ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,621 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pads low

both front outer cv boots damp

both front tyres worn on edges and close to wear limit

both rear disc have slight lip

both rear lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,081 miles

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,162 miles

child seat fit to nearside rear seat not able to fully inspect adult seat belt

Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,776 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 37,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,529 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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KW08 TZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KW08 TZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 TZF registered?

KW08 TZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is KW08 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 TZF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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