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RK08 YMU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,150 mi
Last recorded178,150 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 178,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 178,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 167,758 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,378 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 158,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 144,305 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 144,301 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm keep under observation o/s/f 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing to inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 135,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect output poor (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm keep under observation o/s/f 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing to inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 130,960 miles

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 115,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper required soon

o/s rear tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,869 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper required soon

o/s rear tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

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 YMU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

RK08 YMU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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