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Y55 EEN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 EEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,341 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,470 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,103 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,135 miles

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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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Y55 EEN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y55 EEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y55 EEN registered?

Y55 EEN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is Y55 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 EEN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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