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KU08 EKT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

223,184 mi
Last recorded223,184 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 223,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 223,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 219,956 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 215,209 miles

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

Rear rear middle seat belt stork cover missing (still working)

Pass 21 Nov 2022 215,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 208,253 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake hose pipe slightly rubbing on wire cable

rear middle seat belt stork cover missing [ still working]

Fail 6 Nov 2021 208,182 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front flexy brake hose pipe slightly rubbing on wire cable

rear middle seat belt stork cover missing [ still working]

Pass 7 Nov 2020 200,529 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 200,502 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 311,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 186,153 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 179,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 174,224 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 173,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 173,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 160,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 160,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 135,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 115,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,619 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 93,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,965 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,691 miles

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,691 miles

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,423 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 4 Feb 2009 5,983 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 EKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

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

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