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SY08 YFC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,006 miles

front plate slightly damaged

osf bbj gaiter perished and cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

broken osf coil contacting arb link upper gaiter

front plate slightly damaged

osf bbj gaiter perished and cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,852 miles

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 upper tie bar bushes perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 upper tie bar bushes perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,804 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

os and ns front coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,635 miles

very slight play in front drop links

Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

very slight play in front drop links

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,525 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SY08 YFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY08 YFC, 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 SY08 YFC registered?

SY08 YFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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