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OE08 YLD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 95,665 miles

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

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

Rear build up a corrosion on ( sub-frame/arms/coil springs/anti roll bars )

Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,133 miles

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

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

Rear has corrosion on ( arms/links and coil springs )

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 73,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 71,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,290 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,985 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,358 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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OE08 YLD 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 75%.

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 OE08 YLD, 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 OE08 YLD registered?

OE08 YLD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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