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KU08 OXT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 108,782 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 108,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,183 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 98,183 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,746 miles

Clutch pedal has exessive play

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,527 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 76,490 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working L.E.D. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,729 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 64,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 53,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,004 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,519 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,028 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 OXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

KU08 OXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 OXT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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