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NU08 YJY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,162 mi
Last recorded185,162 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 185,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 179,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn. osf/nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 174,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 174,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,339 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF // NSF OUTER SILL CORRODED AND SOFT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 4 Nov 2020 169,339 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE SLEEVE HEAVILY CORRODED // SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF // NSF OUTER SILL CORRODED AND SOFT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 162,653 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE // CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 162,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working WATER IN LED UNIT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE // CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,841 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,042 miles

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some comonents

Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,974 miles

engine covers // under trays fitted obsuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,974 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers // under trays fitted obsuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,339 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 99,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,540 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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NU08 YJY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU08 YJY, 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 NU08 YJY registered?

NU08 YJY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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