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KW08 UNU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,250 mi
Last recorded173,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 UNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 173,250 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 173,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 159,722 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 141,882 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 141,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 130,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,830 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 113,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc scored

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall, no chords visible

Nearside Rear coil spring surface corrosion

engine covers fitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

traction control light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 113,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc scored

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall, no chords visible

Nearside Rear coil spring surface corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

traction control light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,629 miles

both rear suspension arm inner bush perished and becoming weak

exhaust emits blue smoke indicating that the engine is burning oil

front brake imbalance 20%

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall but none to structure

n/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall but none to cords

o/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r side light bulb out but more than 50% working

rear centre seat belt starting to frey

traction control warning light on

undertrays fitted

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front & o/s f wing

o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front & o/s f wing

o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre side wall rubber cut

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Rear lamp has damaged to the glass but not effecting the light out put

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 83,176 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre side wall rubber cut

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Rear lamp has damaged to the glass but not effecting the light out put

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,303 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers mirror cracked and broken (not affecting view) recommend replacement

Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers mirror cracked and broken (not affecting view) recommend replacement

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,184 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 UNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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