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EY08 YNB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,367 mi
Last recorded213,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 213,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 191,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 160,946 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 160,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 120,894 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 120,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 119,434 miles

uneven wear on n/s/r inner side

Pass 5 May 2016 110,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slight cracking within tyre tread

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slight cracking within tyre tread

Fail 7 May 2014 82,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 82,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet clip broken

screen damage

wipers cond

Pass 1 May 2012 60,154 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,933 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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EY08 YNB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY08 YNB, 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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EY08 YNB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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