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KU08 EWO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,330 mi
Last recorded151,330 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 151,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has signs of slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has signs of slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has signs of slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 134,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,006 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

nearside front upper spring mount bearing getting worn

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,730 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,730 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,829 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,387 miles

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

Tyres scrubbing edges.

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 EWO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EWO, 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

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What year was KU08 EWO registered?

KU08 EWO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is KU08 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 EWO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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