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EF08 KFT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,435 mi
Last recorded270,435 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 270,435 miles

engine oil leak

grease around n/s cv boot

slight play on n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint

slight play on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 258,691 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 258,691 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 225,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 225,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 182,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 182,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 149,176 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 149,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 107,617 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,084 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,649 miles

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

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

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 KFT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF08 KFT, 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 EF08 KFT registered?

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

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