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KU08 EDV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,447 miles

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

exhaust system rusty condition

o/s/r brake disc has got hot with slight bind at time of test

slight wear to both lower arm rearmost bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2017 109,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system rusty condition

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge with splits in sidewall

o/s/r brake disc has got hot with slight bind at time of test

slight wear to both lower arm rearmost bushes

Pass 27 May 2016 91,439 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 91,439 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front INNER RACK

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,357 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 58,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,210 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 39,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,477 miles

Offside Front 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)

emissions too low to be read by the gas analyzer due to dpf fitted.

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 EDV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

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

Is KU08 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 EDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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