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DY08 UCJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shockabsorber cover sleeves loose

Fail 20 Jul 2023 91,075 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shockabsorber cover sleeves loose

Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 82,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,740 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,402 miles

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

front pads 70% warn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,894 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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DY08 UCJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY08 UCJ, 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 DY08 UCJ registered?

DY08 UCJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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