MOT Status
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120,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rears ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil low
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear trye tread cracking
engine oil low
Both rear tyres tread areas deteriorating and wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres tread areas deteriorating and wearing unevenly
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DG08 YTX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DG08 YTX, 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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DG08 YTX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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