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WV08 KFJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,036 mi
Last recorded187,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 187,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 187,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 183,432 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill panel slight corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2022 180,277 miles

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

Outer sill panel slight corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 177,779 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 177,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 174,956 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 174,956 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 174,928 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s head lamp washer jet cover missing

Pass 15 Feb 2019 166,236 miles

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 166,235 miles

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

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & half broken, still supported

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 153,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 153,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 144,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle broken

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2017 144,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working lens has water inside, mirror casing also damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle broken

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 126,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,134 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly misshaped

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,343 miles

hand brake lever seems stiff

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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WV08 KFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WV08 KFJ, 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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What year was WV08 KFJ registered?

WV08 KFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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