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KW08 UEM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 148,053 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 148,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 142,271 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot has grease on the outside, but can't see any splits

Rear Number plate held on with tape but is secure

Fail 15 Oct 2025 142,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot has grease on the outside, but can't see any splits

Rear Number plate held on with tape but is secure

Steering angle sensor light on the dash

Tyre Pressure Light on

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,132 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,670 miles

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

only 2 outer 3 point fixing seat belts fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,785 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 109,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,201 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,397 miles

offside front brake binding

splits in rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,038 miles

Offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 50,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,015 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of saw toothing.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 25,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres showing signs of saw toothing.

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 UEM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

KW08 UEM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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