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RK08 YOE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YOE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,041 miles

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

underneath generally rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,209 miles

underneath little rasty on rear

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 126,209 miles

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

underneath little rasty on rear

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,886 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 119,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,758 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,579 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,001 miles

All Tyres Perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 100,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All Tyres Perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre stop light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,668 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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,990 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,973 miles

Front brake discs worn on both sides

Front brake pads getting low

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

WARNING: Cracks to face of both rear brake discs recommend replacing

Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn on both sides

Front brake pads getting low

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

WARNING: Cracks to face of both rear brake discs recommend replacing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,293 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 YOE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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