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EA08 YBS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 135,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Trailing bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 131,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Trailing bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,263 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Trailing bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,864 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated pad wear sensor wiring rubbing on wheel (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,073 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 101,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,419 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 YBS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YBS, 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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EA08 YBS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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