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PN08 YWA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

215,057 mi
Last recorded215,057 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 YWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 215,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 209,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 202,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 199,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 195,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 190,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 186,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 182,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 176,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 176,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 170,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 161,287 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 161,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,460 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 127,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,538 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 2,741 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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PN08 YWA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 PN08 YWA, 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 PN08 YWA registered?

PN08 YWA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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