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OY08 WYV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 WYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 117,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 117,545 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both side drive shaft joints are noisy

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,173 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 89,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,774 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,176 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,233 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,214 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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OY08 WYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OY08 WYV, 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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OY08 WYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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