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SY08 YFK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 81,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,798 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,441 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing becoming slightly rough

rear brake pads/discs becoming worn

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,522 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,829 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 YFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY08 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

SY08 YFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is SY08 YFK safe to buy?

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