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RY08 EOT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,926 mi
Last recorded114,926 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 114,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 107,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 67,381 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,313 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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RY08 EOT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY08 EOT, 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 RY08 EOT registered?

RY08 EOT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is RY08 EOT safe to buy?

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