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KU08 DZB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,692 mi
Last recorded154,692 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 DZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 154,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,944 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 55,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,933 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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KU08 DZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

KU08 DZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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