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KW08 UFL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,097 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,130 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,483 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt propely

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 45,644 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 38,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,776 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 34,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 30,657 miles

front disc's slightly pitted

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 UFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

KW08 UFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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