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CE08 YWX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,009 mi
Last recorded202,009 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 202,009 miles

Advise sills damaged (BOTH)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2025 192,348 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 183,004 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 182,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 176,433 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and n/s/f low wont adjust (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

very smokey on idle

Pass 11 Jan 2022 167,065 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2021 159,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 151,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 151,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,727 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 140,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 132,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 125,142 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge lumpy (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 125,142 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge lumpy (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 102,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 80,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 61,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,992 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2012 52,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,020 miles

front tyre edges worn

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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CE08 YWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE08 YWX, 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 CE08 YWX registered?

CE08 YWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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