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KU08 EPX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

222,936 mi
Last recorded222,936 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 222,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 211,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 211,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 201,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 187,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 174,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 162,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,681 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 147,637 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,175 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,928 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,113 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 EPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

KU08 EPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is KU08 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 EPX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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