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MT57 YFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside Indicator Lens In Wing Mirror Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Offside Tail Lamp Damaged.

Rear Rear Suspension Bushes Cracking (No Excessive Play)

Rear Rear Suspension Components Corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside Indicator Lens In Wing Mirror Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Offside Tail Lamp Damaged.

Rear Rear Suspension Bushes Cracking (No Excessive Play)

Rear Rear Suspension Components Corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,790 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,274 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

items removed from drivers veiw

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing at edges

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,566 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,935 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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MT57 YFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT57 YFY, 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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What year was MT57 YFY registered?

MT57 YFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is MT57 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 YFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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