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RY08 UHT

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

233,834 mi
Last recorded233,834 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 233,834 miles

o/s/f cv boot slightly damaged

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 233,834 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp and bolt missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f cv boot slightly damaged

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2018 222,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 219,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 201,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 177,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 157,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 139,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,748 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 UHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

RY08 UHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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