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KU08 EAM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,256 mi
Last recorded194,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 194,256 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 194,256 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 185,484 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 178,340 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 170,601 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,811 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 161,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body panels fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 134,009 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,121 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 91,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,546 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner tread has blocking effect

o/s/r tyre inner tread has blocking effect

rear washer jet not working

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,638 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,936 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 EAM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 EAM registered?

KU08 EAM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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