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EA08 YBM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,462 mi
Last recorded162,462 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 162,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 144,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 119,648 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 108,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,816 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,754 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,287 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,346 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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EA08 YBM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA08 YBM, 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 EA08 YBM registered?

EA08 YBM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is EA08 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 YBM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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