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KU08 EGK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 123,527 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 123,406 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,113 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear anti roll bar d bushes perished

Rear oil leak from differential

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish all

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake lever stiff in operation

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Jan 2024 110,796 miles

Rear differental unit slight oil leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes perished all

engine covers and underbody tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 110,796 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light due to delamination (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both delaminated (4.4.3 (a))

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear differental unit slight oil leak

Rear suspension arm bushes perished all

engine covers and underbody tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,349 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,479 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 95,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,766 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 82,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,612 miles

all tyres just starting to get low in tread and wearing on edges

movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2014 42,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 May 2013 36,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,591 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 EGK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGK, 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 EGK registered?

KU08 EGK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is KU08 EGK safe to buy?

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