MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn
Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn
Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads
Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop worn
Rear heat shield loose
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shock bump stops perished
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shock bump stops perished
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH08 YJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SH08 YJN, 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 SH08 YJN registered?
SH08 YJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.
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