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DG08 EWK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,923 mi
Last recorded105,923 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 105,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 93,613 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 93,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,140 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,140 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,591 miles

Coolant leak Water Pump Leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,591 miles

Coolant leak Water Pump Leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder & Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder & Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder & Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Unable To Check Any Rear Seatbelts Due To Seat Folded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder & Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder & Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder & Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Unable To Check Any Rear Seatbelts Due To Seat Folded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,373 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,373 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,400 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread and has3 nails in it

o/s/r tyre badly cracked in tread and slight distortion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,383 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn

O/S/F tyre sidewall is worn on the inside edge, also has asmall cut

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,061 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 EWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 EWK, 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 DG08 EWK registered?

DG08 EWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 EWK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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