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KU08 EFP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,590 mi
Last recorded153,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 153,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2023 137,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 129,958 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 129,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,595 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 118,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,847 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2018 97,847 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,247 miles

emission 0.06K

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,994 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,322 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 EFP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

KU08 EFP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 EFP safe to buy?

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