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KU08 DXE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,956 mi
Last recorded199,956 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 DXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 199,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 191,642 miles

under body covered in mud

Pass 4 Mar 2021 179,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 166,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 158,841 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2018 152,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 145,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 138,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 129,500 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing And Contain Movement

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear Seat - Belts Ok

Chips In Windscreen

Engine And Side Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register a printout

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 117,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,212 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 DXE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KU08 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

KU08 DXE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 DXE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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