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FD08 EKU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,254 mi
Last recorded187,254 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 187,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 178,655 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 178,655 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 170,148 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 163,739 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 163,574 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,898 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 160,898 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached both side are bad corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 156,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,233 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 149,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,842 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 77,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 56,829 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 39,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,998 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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FD08 EKU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD08 EKU, 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 FD08 EKU registered?

FD08 EKU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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