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NC08 YDY

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

433,205 mi
Last recorded433,205 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 YDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 433,205 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 399,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 399,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s front tyre devoid of tread on outer and inner shoulders

Pass 23 May 2017 383,998 miles

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 19 May 2017 383,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 383,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s front tyre devoid of tread on shoulders

Pass 25 May 2016 338,815 miles

Oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 24 May 2016 338,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 28 May 2015 299,498 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 299,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 250,459 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 210,410 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 210,399 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 165,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 165,208 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 165,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 128,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to full covers /main front to rear brakepipes/fuel pipes/flooring

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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NC08 YDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC08 YDY, 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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NC08 YDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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