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FY58 YYJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,627 mi
Last recorded205,627 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 205,627 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 205,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 195,935 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 195,935 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 186,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner cv boot not secured properly (clip missing)

surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 159,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 159,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on I/S edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,571 miles

No Centre Rear Stop Lamp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Outstanding SKODA Recall-Contact Dealer

Rear Heatshields Damaged/ Insecure

Rear Shock Absorber Damping Effects Significantly Reduced

Fail 5 Sep 2018 146,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

No Centre Rear Stop Lamp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Outstanding SKODA Recall-Contact Dealer

Rear Heatshields Damaged/ Insecure

Rear Shock Absorber Damping Effects Significantly Reduced

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 Inner Shoulder/ Mishapen (4.1.E.1)

No Centre Rear Brake Light

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 Inner Shoulder/ Mishapen (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 134,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body Damage Nearside Front- Wing & Bumper Insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 Inner Shoulder/ Mishapen (4.1.E.1)

No Centre Rear Brake Light

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 Inner Shoulder/ Mishapen (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,458 miles

Centre Rear Brake Light Not Illuminating

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,808 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Oil Level On Minimum

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp inop

Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp inop

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,828 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 76,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,798 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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FY58 YYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY58 YYJ, 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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FY58 YYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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