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KU08 EJF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,686 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 141,382 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged.

central brake light has LED bulb inop.

exhaust back box heat shield insecure.

Fail 31 Mar 2020 141,382 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust middle section sleeve snapped and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged.

central brake light has LED bulb inop.

exhaust back box heat shield insecure.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre joining sleeve clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 27 Mar 2019 135,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre joining sleeve clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,298 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f sill

slight wear + play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

slight weep from o/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 27 Mar 2018 127,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

slight damage to o/s/f sill

slight wear + play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

slight weep from o/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,797 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,797 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All four tyres worn on inner treads.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,883 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,025 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,163 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,489 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 EJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EJF, 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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KU08 EJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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