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KU08 YVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,343 mi
Last recorded93,343 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 86,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges, close to wear bars, slight damage inner sidewall. 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth both edges and cracking/splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 70,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges, close to wear bars, slight damage inner sidewall. 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn to wear marker (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth both edges and cracking/splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,504 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 62,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Fitted in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,950 miles

Offside Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge And Worn Slightly On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Heavily On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,310 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 48,310 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,716 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,954 miles

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

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

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 YVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

KU08 YVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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