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KW08 ULP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ULP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 123,386 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 123,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear nearside,offside suspension components corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on min legal limit 1.6mm

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

nearside,offside rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

nearside,offside sill covers fitted

rear chassis and floor above subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded and cracked to excess

nearside,offside rear subframe and associated suspension componants corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 100,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,061 miles

DPF light on dash

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2014 65,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,821 miles

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

Rear differential is leaking oil

Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,415 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 ULP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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