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MV08 YMS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 78,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,505 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 54,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,811 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and worn very low on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2014 31,811 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre perishing and worn very low on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,109 miles

both rear tyres have nails in tread and are showing signs of cracking,advise replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,722 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,722 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,409 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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MV08 YMS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV08 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

MV08 YMS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MV08 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 YMS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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