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YA57 HSD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 HSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 123,389 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 102,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2014 102,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2013 80,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,248 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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YA57 HSD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA57 HSD, 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 YA57 HSD registered?

YA57 HSD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is YA57 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 HSD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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