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K999 SGS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,413 mi
Last recorded67,413 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 SGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 67,413 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 67,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate loose and rubbing on wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,951 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 63,949 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,504 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 60,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,698 miles

Front os/ns shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 52,697 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os/ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front os/ns shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 48,184 miles

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

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

o/s rear calliper/cable sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2020 46,647 miles

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s/r lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper inop

Fail 6 Apr 2020 46,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s/r lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper inop

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,376 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,572 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,603 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,830 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,387 miles

o/s rear tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2015 26,387 miles

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

o/s rear tyre damaged sidewall

o/s wiper poor

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,353 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 22,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,434 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,090 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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K999 SGS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K999 SGS, 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 K999 SGS registered?

K999 SGS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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