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KU08 DXD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,711 mi
Last recorded108,711 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 DXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine slightly smokey at idle

advise front and rear brake discs corroded ( surface rust )

advise n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,568 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 104,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,229 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,356 miles

Emissions not tested to smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise n/s/f lower grill missing

Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,260 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall advise replacement 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall advise replacement 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise n/s/f lower grill missing

advise one sidelight bulb out in o/s/r light unit

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls are splitting - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls are splitting - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wiper blades are slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,498 miles

advise child seats fitted to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,041 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre tread is low on 2mm and lower on edges

offside rear tyre tread is low on approx. 3mm and lower on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,072 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bushes slighty worn

advise both front tyres tread getting low

advise handbrake lever stiff

advise rear brake discs slighty worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise both front lower arm rear bushes slighty worn

advise both front tyres tread getting low

advise handbrake lever stiff

advise o/s/r brake pads look low

advise o/s/r brake slighty draging

advise rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,676 miles

rear tyres very low tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both rear tyres wearing slighty uneven on inner edges

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre n/s rear inner edge very worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KU08 DXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KU08 DXD, 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 KU08 DXD registered?

KU08 DXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is KU08 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 DXD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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