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DV08 YTN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 99,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,847 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 96,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 96,821 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 93,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 89,064 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 85,035 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres out of shape to renew

Fail 7 May 2021 85,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear both tyres out of shape to renew

Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,994 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,386 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,776 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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DV08 YTN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV08 YTN, 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 DV08 YTN registered?

DV08 YTN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DV08 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 YTN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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