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KW08 UDX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,681 mi
Last recorded286,681 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 286,681 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 286,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 254,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 237,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 216,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2016 197,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 25 Nov 2015 177,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 162,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 150,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 139,671 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 139,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

damage to n /s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2014 128,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 128,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 117,382 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,915 miles

nearside rear tyre wear (3mm inner edge)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,792 miles

near side rear bump stop perished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 45,775 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper motor not working

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,654 miles

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

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 UDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

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

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