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KU08 EFF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 114,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S sills corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 108,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Within mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,457 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose has tape wrapped around it

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim but still working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer sprays low on screen but still sufficient

Fail 15 Nov 2022 106,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose has tape wrapped around it

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim but still working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer sprays low on screen but still sufficient

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,799 miles

Nearside Front 1 OF 3 LOCK NUTS FITTED UPSIDE DOWN (WILL NOT BECOME DETATCHED)

Nearside Front INSOLATION TAPE AROUND BRAKE FLEXI HOSE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil WET AROUND TOP OF SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm HAS CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 1 OF 3 LOCK NUTS FITTED UPSIDE DOWN (WILL NOT BECOME DETATCHED)

Nearside Front INSOLATION TAPE AROUND BRAKE FLEXI HOSE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil WET AROUND TOP OF SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 93,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,137 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 82,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear tyre low and perished

Pass 11 May 2018 79,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,128 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,649 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,980 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 EFF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

KU08 EFF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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