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ND08 YZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 YZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 155,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 152,543 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 152,543 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,030 miles

outer sills and underside have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2020 148,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

outer sills and underside have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,936 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 143,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 138,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 126,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 126,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 111,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,674 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,867 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 10 Mar 2011 35,205 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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ND08 YZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ND08 YZY, 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 ND08 YZY registered?

ND08 YZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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