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KU08 EEO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,681 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to centre pipe connector sleeve bolt broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,626 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 118,613 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 111,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,955 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,358 miles

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

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

all tyre pressurs look low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,031 miles

Nearside Front bolt in tyre tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,318 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,318 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,519 miles

Both rear tyres inner surface's slightly stepping.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,075 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 EEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EEO, 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 EEO registered?

KU08 EEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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