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YA08 ZVF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,573 mi
Last recorded200,573 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ZVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 200,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 188,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 182,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 182,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 175,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 166,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 161,950 miles

Both rear tyres are miss-shaped on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 161,950 miles

Both rear tyres are miss-shaped on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 146,720 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,737 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc orange in colour, pads lower than other side, brake not binding

Nearside Rear coil spring poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake caliper small link pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

rear bump stops perished

slight distortion rear tyres and starting to step on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 116,671 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner surfaces corroded to excess causing distortion (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 bulbs going white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative bottle empty (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% middle tail light bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc orange in colour, pads lower than other side, brake not binding

Nearside Rear coil spring poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake caliper small link pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

rear bump stops perished

slight distortion rear tyres and starting to step on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,876 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge also tread sawtoothed (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and inner surfaces starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

rear bump stops failing

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,876 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge also tread sawtoothed (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and inner surfaces starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

rear bump stops failing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,206 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,206 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,586 miles

Both rear bump stops are worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,639 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

emissions tested reading 0.01

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,639 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

emissions tested reading 0.01

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,129 miles

rear tyres just under 4mm

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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YA08 ZVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA08 ZVF, 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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YA08 ZVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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