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KW08 UGP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,152 mi
Last recorded158,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 158,152 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2026 158,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2025 153,061 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter housing

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2024 146,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 146,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 135,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 125,713 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 125,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 112,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion both front outer sills

Fail 16 Jun 2021 112,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion both front outer sills

Pass 13 Jun 2020 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 103,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,782 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

bonnet prop & secondary catch not functioning correctly

centre stoplamp not working

front service brakes imbalanced & fluctuating slightly

fuel pipes (fuel filter cap) corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays damaged and/or missing

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

n/s under tray damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tires 8 years old

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,440 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

n/s under tray damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tires 8 years old

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,070 miles

16 inch steel wheels and tires fitted to front axle and 17 inch alloy wheels and tires fitted to rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center sleeve insecure and allowing system to separate (7.1.1)

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

16 inch steel wheels and tires fitted to front axle and 17 inch alloy wheels and tires fitted to rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,894 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside reg bulb has light sources illuminating,but not more than 50%

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,120 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 35,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2011 27,249 miles

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

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 UGP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UGP, 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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KW08 UGP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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