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KW08 UBX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,847 mi
Last recorded182,847 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 182,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 182,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 180,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 175,543 miles

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

rear tyres distorted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 169,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,080 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 132,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,133 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,081 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,470 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 UBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

KW08 UBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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