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KW08 TZX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,691 mi
Last recorded173,691 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 173,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage 25mm, not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

eml on

handbrake lever mechanism stiff

screw in o/s/r tyre and leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,795 miles

chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,269 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,386 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 TZX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TZX, 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 KW08 TZX registered?

KW08 TZX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is KW08 TZX safe to buy?

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