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KW08 UAH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,844 mi
Last recorded158,844 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 158,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 152,688 miles

Front both front inner suspension arm bushes have splits

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,950 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 134,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,476 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 122,471 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,938 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,272 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 110,272 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,299 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 102,299 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front pads and discs in poor condition

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear pads and discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,249 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front number plate damaged

Front pads and discs in poor condition

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Rear pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,907 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 27 Feb 2016 88,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 28 Feb 2015 82,154 miles

rear coil springs obscurred by rear suspension arms

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2015 82,154 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear coil springs obscurred by rear suspension arms

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front tyres cracking in sidewalls

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

slight smear from wipers

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,502 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

headlamp aim automatic adjuster snapped

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,742 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 UAH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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