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KU08 EHN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,078 mi
Last recorded182,078 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 182,078 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 182,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 176,249 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 176,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 165,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 153,021 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,365 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 130,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear bump stops poor

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,277 miles

rear bump stops poor

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 108,503 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

front discs corroded and lipped

n/s/track rod has play close to excessive limit

rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car wet at time of test

play in the nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

impact damage to both nsf and osf tyres on outer sidewalls close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,390 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 EHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

KU08 EHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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