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GY58 YJP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,353 mi
Last recorded140,353 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 YJP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/covers failed/adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise: Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside shock absorber covers/bump stops failed and adrift

Fail 28 Nov 2023 132,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise: Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside shock absorber covers/bump stops failed and adrift

Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock cover/bump stop failed and adrift

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover/bump stop failing

Fail 5 Dec 2022 124,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock cover/bump stop failed and adrift

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover/bump stop failing

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock cover/bump stop failed and adrift

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 115,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock cover/bump stop failed and adrift

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Strong Advise: Tyres showing heavily uneven tread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,347 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads uneven

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyres showing wear on edges

Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,335 miles

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

Both nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads uneven

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,433 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven treads

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 104,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven treads

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,281 miles

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Inner wheel rim distorted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,000 miles

Both rear tyres low/wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Strong Advise (4.2.A.1a)

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,551 miles

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Distortion to inner wheel rim

Rear Tyres low/wearing inner edges

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Distortion to inner wheel rim

Rear Tyres low/wearing inner edges

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,867 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 55,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,864 miles

Handbrake lever requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,557 miles

Handbrake lever requires attention

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,806 miles

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

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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GY58 YJP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GY58 YJP, 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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GY58 YJP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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