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KU08 EFL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,225 mi
Last recorded174,225 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 174,225 miles

Centre box exhaust cracked around weld

Exhaust sleeve cracked

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 174,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre box exhaust cracked around weld

Exhaust sleeve cracked

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 161,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front arm rear bushes have slight movement and deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear shock absorber shields are missing

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 31 Mar 2022 161,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front arm rear bushes have slight movement and deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear shock absorber shields are missing

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 8 Apr 2021 157,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 153,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,338 miles

slight oil leak on differential

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,337 miles

Offside Front brake pads wearing lower then nsf.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 121,976 miles

advise all 4 tyres getting low ( 225/50/17 94w )....

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,553 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,178 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,178 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,915 miles

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)

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 EFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

KU08 EFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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