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PY08 JUT

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

297,199 mi
Last recorded297,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 297,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle , inner sills rusted both sides

Pass 18 Nov 2019 276,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 247,310 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 247,298 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel leak on cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi rise stoplight only half working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

osr caliper - handbrake lever not returning

slight lift in ns and os front top mounts

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 222,474 miles

engine covers fitteed

Fail 23 Nov 2017 222,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle abs cable on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired sensor bolt missing (3.4.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad clip not fitted correctly (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi rise2 bulbs out (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitteed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 210,613 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 210,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 188,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 176,422 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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PY08 JUT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY08 JUT, 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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PY08 JUT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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