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KW08 UAP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,005 mi
Last recorded180,005 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 180,005 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 180,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 170,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 161,502 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 155,107 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,812 miles

centre exhaust joint corroding

engine light on

n/s/front fog light not working

n/s/front tyre 3mm

o/s/front headlight dim

o/s/front headlight dim

o/s/front tyre 2mm

o/s/rear tyre 3mm inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,571 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,029 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,992 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

near side rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,765 miles

bulb failure warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 69,895 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)

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 UAP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

KW08 UAP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is KW08 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 UAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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