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DU08 KVE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 KVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 81,188 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,190 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear rear subframe and lower arms corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr-osr bushes lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2024 67,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr-osr bushes lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pressure worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slightly sticking

Fail 30 Aug 2023 62,143 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pressure worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front slightly sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,826 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 55,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,887 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,429 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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DU08 KVE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DU08 KVE, 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 DU08 KVE registered?

DU08 KVE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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