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DG08 EPP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,606 mi
Last recorded143,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 143,606 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 135,089 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 135,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,496 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 128,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed incorrect rotation direction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed incorrect rotation direction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,546 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,317 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 122,317 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,769 miles

near side front indicator side repeater suspect contact - oil dip stick loose

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

near side front drive shaft boot signs of grease

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,676 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,542 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

covers and under trays fitted

front lower arm bushes small cracks

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,914 miles

front shockabsorbers dampness

oil slightly down

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,244 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,748 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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DG08 EPP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG08 EPP, 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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DG08 EPP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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