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MV08 YLW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 99,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,359 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,588 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 78,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,370 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,063 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 17,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 May 2011 17,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV08 YLW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MV08 YLW, 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 MV08 YLW registered?

MV08 YLW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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