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PK08 YTU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,831 mi
Last recorded144,831 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 YTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 144,831 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 18 Oct 2024 123,101 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,436 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,823 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,280 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer bead protector

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,735 miles

Handbrake lever slightly impeded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 13,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,434 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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PK08 YTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK08 YTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 YTU registered?

PK08 YTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PK08 YTU safe to buy?

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