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GY58 YKB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 YKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,009 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside mirror is cracked and broken

Fail 29 Oct 2022 79,009 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside mirror is cracked and broken

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,905 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,966 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,965 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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 Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 61,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,793 miles

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

Front under tray hanging down at rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding

Nearside Rear light lens broken repaired with red tape

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

both indicator mirror repeaters broken

Fail 17 Oct 2018 54,793 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front under tray hanging down at rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding

Nearside Rear light lens broken repaired with red tape

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

both indicator mirror repeaters broken

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,242 miles

Nearside Rear light unit broken and repaired with light repair tape

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

both mirror repeaters broken but still working and no sharp edges

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,966 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,611 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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GY58 YKB 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 GY58 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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