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AJ08 YNK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,695 mi
Last recorded159,695 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 159,695 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 159,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Nov 2024 146,679 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 135,852 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 133,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 126,538 miles

BONNET HARD TO PULL OPEN

CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOP WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME / SUSENSION ARMS CORRODING

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 22 Aug 2022 126,532 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG FAULT (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE AND PERISHING ( 2017 DATE ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET HARD TO PULL OPEN

CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOP WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME / SUSENSION ARMS CORRODING

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing un even (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure fouling, also cannot check bearing (1.1.14 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing un even (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,234 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 111,234 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,440 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,592 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR AS MARKED BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

MIL;;TPMS

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID\CLAMP S SNAP (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported MID\CLAMP INSECURE (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH DISCS POOR (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR AS MARKED BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

MIL;;TPMS

Offside Rear TYRE NAIL

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly cracked on walls

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on walls

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s rear tyre inner side walls cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,116 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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AJ08 YNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ08 YNK, 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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AJ08 YNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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