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YB08 APY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 135,871 miles

both o,s and n,s front outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 133,652 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 131,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 128,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 124,203 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge developing age cracks

Fail 15 Jun 2020 124,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 117,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 117,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 107,473 miles

Rear axle corroded

Towbar corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 107,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,863 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)

Pass 21 May 2013 58,434 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks within tread.

rear bump stops perished.

Fail 21 May 2013 58,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks within tread.

rear bump stops perished.

Pass 31 May 2012 47,030 miles

front brake discs badly lipped on the inner side and may cause premature activation of the brake pad warning lamp

nearside and offside rear bump stops perished and nearside fallen down

Fail 31 May 2012 47,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly lipped on the inner side and may cause premature activation of the brake pad warning lamp

nearside and offside rear bump stops perished and nearside fallen down

Pass 24 May 2011 33,918 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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YB08 APY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 APY, 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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YB08 APY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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