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RK08 YMR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,183 mi
Last recorded69,183 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 58,267 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,001 miles

205/55/16 x 4,,((1.00)) -PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,256 miles

REAR WASH INOP,,OSR DOOR LOCK WORN/STICKING-PODOT-MONITOR,,((1,00)) 205/55/16 X 4,,

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,776 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,PLASTIC COVERS ,,((1.00)) REAR WASH INOP,2 X R/TYRES IE'S..

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,858 miles

SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,OSR TYRE IE,,U-BODY PLASTICS ETC.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,104 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,U/BODY PLASTICS,,NSF D/MIRROR S/DAM

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,637 miles

205/55/16 X 4

F/PADS 75-85% WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

R/PADS 60-70% WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,299 miles

2 X REAR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

205/55/16 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT PADS 50-60% WORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,725 miles

205/55/16 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14

Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,916 miles

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

205/55/16 X 4

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,367 miles

205/55/16 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,602 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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RK08 YMR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RK08 YMR, 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 RK08 YMR registered?

RK08 YMR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RK08 YMR safe to buy?

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