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VN08 YKS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,715 mi
Last recorded165,715 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 165,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 153,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,962 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S/R GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 12 Dec 2015 120,748 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 120,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 93,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2012 54,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 42,291 miles

front shockers damp

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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VN08 YKS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN08 YKS, 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 VN08 YKS registered?

VN08 YKS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is VN08 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 YKS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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