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KU08 EUO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,686 mi
Last recorded149,686 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 149,686 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay . Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp ( testable on vehicles registered on or after 01st july 2008 )

Fail 24 Jul 2026 149,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay . Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp ( testable on vehicles registered on or after 01st july 2008 )

Pass 28 Jul 2025 142,245 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay . Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp ( testable on vehicles registered on or after 01st july 2008 )

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,718 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay . Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 134,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay . Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

non -standard nuts & bolts fitted to offside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 May 2023 125,013 miles

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

Nearside rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not in repairable area

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

Offside rear brake dust shield corroded

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

Fail 15 May 2023 124,891 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear brake dust shield corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not in repairable area

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

Offside rear brake dust shield corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,402 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front suspension unit slightly misting

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front suspension unit slightly misting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,989 miles

emissions not recorded due to no detection of emissions

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 69,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 59,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 59,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,799 miles

bonet stay clip broken

front brake discs slightly worn

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 EUO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EUO, 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 EUO registered?

KU08 EUO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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