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RK08 YNP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,768 mi
Last recorded122,768 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 93,080 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 86,689 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and low

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread distorting on inner edges

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,870 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and low

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread distorting on inner edges

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,254 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 27,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,203 miles

nsr tyre inner edge feathered

osr tyre feathered on inner edge

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 YNP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

RK08 YNP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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