MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing
Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing
Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing
brake pad warning lamp on all brake pads OK
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perishing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and damaged
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f headlamp slightly loose
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and damaged
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f headlamp slightly loose
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline fail (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline fail (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil level low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front pads 90% rear pads 85% worn
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RK08 YMG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RK08 YMG, 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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RK08 YMG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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