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KU08 EKG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 96,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Fail 11 Feb 2026 96,269 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle release handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,640 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 88,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 78,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,414 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,832 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 59,832 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,297 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside rear tyres distorted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,748 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres badly distorted on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,032 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 EKG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG registered?

KU08 EKG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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