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RK08 YMZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

299,162 mi
Last recorded299,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 299,162 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 296,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 287,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 280,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack inner tie rod joint is slightly worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 272,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 256,463 miles

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

front No plate faded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 256,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower bolt insecure. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

n/s and os sills have damage.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 255,890 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 240,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 225,332 miles

Front discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 212,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 200,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 187,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 174,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2014 174,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2014 161,447 miles

both inner edges wearing

front discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 153,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 140,193 miles

all discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 117,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

New brake pads have been fitted to the rear off this vehicle. But both brake disc are excessive worn and should be replaced.

off side front Tyre worn close to wear makers

Fail 25 Feb 2011 93,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively worn

off side front Tyre worn close to wear makers

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 YMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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