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YA57 NHT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 129,507 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on the underside

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 115,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,234 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 91,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 88,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,869 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 205/60R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2021 83,869 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 205/60R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,510 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust had a small leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 205/60R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,448 miles

Both Rear Bump Stops Torn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,081 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,371 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,239 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,815 miles

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Unable to see (inner) rear pads

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,380 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 NHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NHT, 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 NHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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