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OE08 YLT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,996 mi
Last recorded133,996 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 122,501 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire has become detached from securing point.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,791 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,313 miles

Front Front shock absorbers corroded.

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,426 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 9,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,587 miles

parking brake control lever does not fully release under its own tension

steering tight when turned from road wheels

Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake control lever does not fully release under its own tension

steering tight when turned from road wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 71,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,063 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 YLT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YLT, 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 YLT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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