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AF08 YJU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,243 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 101,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,244 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,681 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 97,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords

Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,004 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 78,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r tyre cracking in the tread.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,570 miles

n/s/r bump stop perished and splitting.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear track control arm bushes starting to perish.

slight bind o/s/r brake.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,563 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop perished and splitting.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear track control arm bushes starting to perish.

slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,138 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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AF08 YJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 YJU, 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 AF08 YJU registered?

AF08 YJU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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