CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU08 EOR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,591 mi
Last recorded155,591 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,591 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 155,591 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,460 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 145,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both less than 15psi (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 134,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 134,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 125,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 113,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,451 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 85,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 69,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,714 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 55,650 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,912 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,864 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU08 EOR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EOR, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 EOR?

You can check the full history of KU08 EOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU08 EOR registered?

KU08 EOR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is KU08 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 EOR shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 EOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU08 EOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.