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SH08 YJO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

292,658 mi
Last recorded292,658 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 292,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 274,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge and rest of tyre to 3mm

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C.V Joint is very noisy (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 274,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge and rest of tyre to 3mm

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C.V Joint is very noisy (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 249,192 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp has damaged plastic cover

spare wheel fitted at time of test , same size tyre

Fail 5 May 2017 249,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint b.b.j. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp has damaged plastic cover

both outer cv joints very dry

spare wheel fitted at time of test , same size tyre

Pass 7 May 2016 214,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2016 214,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 173,421 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes poor condition

Front o/s shocker damp

Rear tyre inner wall poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 136,470 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 114,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 114,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 96,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,820 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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SH08 YJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

SH08 YJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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