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KU08 EBN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,124 mi
Last recorded200,124 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 200,124 miles

vehicle been welded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 196,092 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2025 196,092 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2023 192,854 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Mar 2023 192,849 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 187,042 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 187,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 183,350 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 179,596 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 179,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 173,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 173,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 168,988 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 168,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 160,041 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,838 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 147,652 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 132,336 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

sills covered

Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,302 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

sills covered

Fail 11 Mar 2014 115,430 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

emissions to clean to register

sills covered

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,430 miles

emissions to clean to register

sills covered

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,760 miles

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,991 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

KU08 EBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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