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KW08 UMA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,976 mi
Last recorded123,976 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 123,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,742 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 105,331 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 91,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 79,215 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,614 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,419 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,549 miles

o/s/r tyre cut but not to requirements.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail & metal in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,350 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 UMA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 UMA, 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 UMA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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