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KU08 OXZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 OXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,027 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 95,025 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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to fully test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 80,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 80,781 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,753 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,809 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Mar 2022 66,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,110 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,260 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2020 50,260 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre starting to to wear on inside edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,382 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

slight wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,708 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,010 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 OXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

KU08 OXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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