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EJ08 VKF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,710 mi
Last recorded88,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 VKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,411 miles

both rear tyres castled

Fail 15 Mar 2022 73,409 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))

both rear tyres castled

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 206,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,179 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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EJ08 VKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ08 VKF, 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 EJ08 VKF registered?

EJ08 VKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 VKF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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