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EJ08 VKM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,130 mi
Last recorded91,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 VKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavy inner surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 68,489 miles

all tyres perishing/cracking

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

n/s/r tyre's getting low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 27 May 2021 64,960 miles

Offside Rear tyre's low 2mm

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 27 May 2020 63,490 miles

front discs heavy inner surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre's low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,453 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 VKM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

EJ08 VKM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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