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KW08 YWD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,604 mi
Last recorded186,604 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 186,604 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 184,206 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 181,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 176,907 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 170,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 161,614 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 147,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 137,738 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole in rubber boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 137,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner insecure (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole in rubber boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,236 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc's sall lip on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,667 miles

All tyres getting on low side

Front pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,386 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 YWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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