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YB08 ARX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

236,821 mi
Last recorded236,821 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 236,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 236,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 222,569 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 222,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 200,945 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 200,945 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 176,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 176,276 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 155,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 146,819 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 125,474 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system corroding

nearside front brake pad wire broken

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system corroding

nearside front brake pad wire broken

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,075 miles

Both Rear Plastic Shock Covers Adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Sensor Wires Broken On N/S/F Brake Pad

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,183 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 ARX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB08 ARX, 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 ARX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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