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MT57 YGE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,682 mi
Last recorded47,682 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 47,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 44,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 41,932 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 41,932 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,643 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 40,643 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,763 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracking

slight bind offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,856 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,050 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight fraying offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,870 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear

Fail 5 Jan 2011 13,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,627 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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MT57 YGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

MT57 YGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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