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KU08 EMF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,680 mi
Last recorded211,680 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 211,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 211,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 200,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 180,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 162,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,121 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 151,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 140,698 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 120,966 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,184 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,167 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,588 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,584 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 436,624 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,882 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 EMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

KU08 EMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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