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YA57 XYK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,139 mi
Last recorded56,139 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 XYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,247 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,368 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 51,315 miles

advise under trys fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,855 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,097 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 44,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 41,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,290 miles

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

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 XYK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XYK, 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 YA57 XYK registered?

YA57 XYK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is YA57 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 XYK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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