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KU08 ENV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,881 mi
Last recorded110,881 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,881 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,881 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 106,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,625 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Reversing light inop.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,841 miles

Reverse light not working

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no grease leaking out. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,927 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 55,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,327 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,541 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 ENV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

KU08 ENV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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