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YA57 HSK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

325,598 mi
Last recorded325,598 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 HSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 325,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 311,720 miles

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

Oil leak severe ()

both front sills damaged

engine management light illuminated

intercooler pipe insecure/not conneceted

nearside rear inner brake disc scored

Fail 7 Nov 2016 310,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak severe ()

both front sills damaged

engine management light illuminated

intercooler pipe insecure/not conneceted

nearside rear inner brake disc scored

Pass 15 Jul 2016 291,770 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 259,966 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 258,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 232,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills damaged

Fail 5 May 2015 231,962 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2015 219,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 214,117 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 192,338 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 160,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 128,315 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 97,009 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight wear in steering rack

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 HSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA57 HSK, 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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YA57 HSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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