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KW08 UJU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,069 mi
Last recorded137,069 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 137,069 miles

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

Slight play in offside rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,502 miles

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

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,483 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,397 miles

Front Both front Brake disc backing plates corroded

Front Water level on minimum

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 122,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,721 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeves clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front pin hole in near side outer c/v boot

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose above rear silencer

Fail 15 Aug 2022 107,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeves clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front pin hole in near side outer c/v boot

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose above rear silencer

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Disc back plate missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Fail 16 Aug 2021 101,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Disc back plate missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Pass 25 Jul 2020 95,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower side light out

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,770 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,111 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,441 miles

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

Rear shocker shroud s dropped down

Pass 10 May 2016 61,807 miles

Rear pads getting thin

Rear shocker shrouds dropped

Fail 9 May 2016 61,807 miles

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

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

Rear pads getting thin

Rear shocker shrouds dropped

Pass 1 May 2015 53,353 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,083 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,745 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 UJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

KW08 UJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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