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KU08 YVX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,135 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,383 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,272 miles

front wipers are in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,854 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,804 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,675 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 58,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres badly perished and worn unevenly on inner edges

coolant level low

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,578 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,561 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,083 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 23,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YVX 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 84.2%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

Is KU08 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 YVX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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