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AF58 YPA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

276,575 mi
Last recorded276,575 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 276,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 266,835 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 266,835 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 256,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 252,890 miles

stonechip in windscreen just within size tolerance

Fail 21 Sep 2018 252,889 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

stonechip in windscreen just within size tolerance

tailgate rams not supporting tailgate in the upright position

Pass 14 Sep 2017 239,255 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 239,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 224,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 209,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 209,598 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 194,653 miles

both rear bump stops and dust covers on shox loose

rear pads getting low discs lipped

Pass 18 Sep 2013 182,247 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low

both rear shox dust covers broken and bump stops loose

fuel cooler damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Sep 2013 182,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low

both rear shox dust covers broken and bump stops loose

fuel cooler damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2012 157,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,272 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,752 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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AF58 YPA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF58 YPA, 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 AF58 YPA registered?

AF58 YPA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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