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KW08 UMF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,454 mi
Last recorded180,454 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 180,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2020 156,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear o/s & n/s shock absorber covers loose/dropped

Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,118 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wire failed, warning light on, but pads have sufficient material .

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,118 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail Failed at end of test (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Faulty multi V belt (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wire failed, warning light on, but pads have sufficient material .

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,271 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,543 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,301 miles

Parking brake lever is stiff on the release

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 UMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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