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DG08 YBN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,767 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 93,293 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 82,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 68,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 58,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 49,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,119 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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DG08 YBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG08 YBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 YBN registered?

DG08 YBN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is DG08 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 YBN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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