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RK08 YNS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,624 mi
Last recorded109,624 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 85,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 72,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,156 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body dent damaged / scratches

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,652 miles

Front Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both NSF & OSF

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

Nearside Rear Body dent damaged / scratches

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,456 miles

Front Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Outer Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,132 miles

CHILD SEAT/S FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK TO BE CARRIED OUT TO ADULT SEAT BELT/S

Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,520 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 YNS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 YNS registered?

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

Is RK08 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 YNS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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