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KU08 EUW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 117,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,440 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 115,379 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users front to rear fuel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear SEATS TO CLEAR FOR RETEST

Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 109,295 miles

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

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet day [ not sure ] (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 82,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,029 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,537 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,814 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 EUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

KU08 EUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is KU08 EUW safe to buy?

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