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KW08 UKR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,196 mi
Last recorded137,196 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 137,196 miles

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

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

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS/CHASSIS,CHASSIS,EXHAUST AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 137,196 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS/CHASSIS,CHASSIS,EXHAUST AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,276 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 133,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 130,085 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF / NSR / OSR Locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped / corroded - Been hot - brake binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres abnormal wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR spring cup arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 130,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ALL tyres under inflated

Coil spring corroded NSF / NSR / OSR Locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped / corroded - Been hot - brake binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres abnormal wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR spring cup arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,606 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 95,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 71,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,893 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 44,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml on indi8cating a fault

low emmisions vehicle, unable to record smoke levels

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,795 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 UKR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

KW08 UKR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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