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KU08 ELV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,154 mi
Last recorded109,154 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,154 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 109,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 103,539 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 97,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,952 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,379 miles

emissions too low for printout

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,223 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,432 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 ELV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 ELV registered?

KU08 ELV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KU08 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 ELV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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