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OE08 YLL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,026 mi
Last recorded139,026 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YLL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,026 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 120,365 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 94,532 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 94,532 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low right on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low right on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,717 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed Nearside front tyre outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside outter door sill

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear brake lamp not working

damage to offside outter door sill

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre brake light innoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,652 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 YLL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE08 YLL, 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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OE08 YLL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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