2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · KS57 WTU
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 183,444 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS57 WTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/12/2023
- 183,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS57 WTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (KS57 WTU) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KS57 WTU Mileage History
- 27/11/2021149,984 mi
- 07/12/2022164,406 mi+14,422 mi
- 23/12/2022164,793 mi+387 mi
- 23/12/2022164,781 mi-12 mi
- 27/12/2023183,444 mi+18,663 mi
Average of roughly 16,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- DSG Mechatronic FailureSerious
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