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KU08 EPF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,971 mi
Last recorded177,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 177,971 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 177,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 167,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 167,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 156,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 146,717 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 146,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 137,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 127,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 117,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 107,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe / suspension arms / underbody floor / fuel tank straps - corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 98,004 miles

rear subframe and fuel tank straps - corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 84,975 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor pin-holed and weepy

Rear sub-frame / suspension arms / fuel tank straps - corroding

Pass 21 May 2015 71,805 miles

exhaust system and fuel tank straps corroding

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Pass 14 May 2014 59,072 miles

exhaust system / fuel tank straps / rear subframe - surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2013 47,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,925 miles

handbrake lever stiff - STRONG ADVICE

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,687 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

steering rack has slight play in end, nearside

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 EPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF registered?

KU08 EPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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