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EF08 KFO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

254,061 mi
Last recorded254,061 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 254,061 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 247,991 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 247,979 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/ egr area exhaust downpipe blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 240,603 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on egde 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 240,590 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on egde 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 237,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 232,265 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 232,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear dampness around both rear calipers, may require attention

Pass 10 Jun 2015 226,219 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 215,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 204,283 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 204,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 192,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 177,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 160,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 138,530 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 138,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 122,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,707 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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EF08 KFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF08 KFO, 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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EF08 KFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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