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SY08 YFG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,421 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 133,421 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,944 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Jan 2016 117,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,530 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brkae pad warning light on

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,999 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,242 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wireing damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,418 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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SY08 YFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

SY08 YFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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