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KU08 EBK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,164 mi
Last recorded168,164 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 168,164 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 168,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 159,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened when hanging (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened when hanging (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 159,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened when hanging (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened when hanging (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 148,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 140,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 138,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,620 miles

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

engine cover fitted

unable to see rear inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,131 miles

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

emissions too low to measure

Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,131 miles

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

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

emissions too low to measure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,891 miles

rear brake discs are deterioating.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,498 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 EBK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

KU08 EBK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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