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KU08 EKB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

359,234 mi
Last recorded359,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 359,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlights cloudy

Pass 12 Jan 2023 349,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section clamp braking, should replace. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulders badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear inner shoulders badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 349,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low can not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low can not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center section clamp braking, should replace. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulders badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear inner shoulders badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 343,497 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe clamp ( slight leak of exhaust gases ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has pin hole cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 329,584 miles

both rear tyres have heavy inner edge wear

Pass 20 Mar 2019 300,075 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 272,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 244,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 214,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 183,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 158,542 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 158,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

vehicle has lowered suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hanbrake bellows worn causing stiff lever operation

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,529 miles

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

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 EKB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EKB, 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 EKB registered?

KU08 EKB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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