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KW08 UNH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 117,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,564 miles

signs of boost leak around back of engine

Fail 9 Nov 2023 112,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

signs of boost leak around back of engine

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,905 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,905 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,292 miles

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

engine oil leak slight

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,735 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 79,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 71,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,581 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,074 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 36,253 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 7 Jun 2011 24,504 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 UNH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNH, 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 UNH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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